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FDA Label for Milk Of Magnesia

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 15 ML)
    2. PURPOSE
    3. USES
    4. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    5. ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
    6. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    7. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
    8. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    9. DIRECTIONS
    10. OTHER INFORMATION
    11. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    12. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
    13. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Milk Of Magnesia Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Kroger Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient (In Each 15 Ml)



Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg


Purpose



Saline laxative


Uses



  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • kidney disease
  • a magnesium-restricted diet
  • stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,



ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



  • shake well before use
  • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
  • dose may be taken once a day preferably at bedtime, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor
  • drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
    • agedose

    adults and children 12

    years and over

    30 mL to 60 mL

    children 6 to 11 years

    15 mL to 30 mL

    children under 6 years

    ask a doctor


Other Information



  • each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg
  • avoid freezing
  • store at room temperature tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients



flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite


Questions Or Comments?



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