FDA Label for Milk Of Magnesia
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 15 ML)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Milk Of Magnesia Product Label
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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 more than 2 weeks
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
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 (1-800-222-1222).
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• for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided• mL = milliliter
adults and children 12 years and older | 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: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg• does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness• store at 68°-77°F (20°-25°C)• close cap tightly after use• avoid freezing
Inactive Ingredient
purified water
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
milk of magnesia
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, 1200 mg/15 mL
SALINE LAXATIVE
comfortable, cramp-free relief
gentle, dependable
overnight relief
sugar free
stimulant free
ORIGINAL FLAVOR
Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia
12 FL OZ (355 mL)
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