FDA Label for Milk Of Magnesia

Active Ingredient (In Each 15 Ml Tablespoon)

Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Use

• •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
• •This product 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 more than 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 one 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

• •do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
• •shake well before use
• •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
• •mL = milliliter, TBSP = Tablespoonful

adults and children 12 years and older	30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)
children 6 to 11 years	15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)
children under 6 years	ask a doctor

Other Information

• •TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.
• •Store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
• •keep tightly closed
• •keep from freezing
• •each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 498 mg
• •each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: sodium 3 mg

Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, purified water, sodium hypochlorite