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FDA Label for Milk Of Magnesia Cherry

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 15 ML TABLESPOONFUL)
    2. PURPOSE
    3. USES
    4. WARNINGS
    5. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    6. DIRECTIONS
    7. OTHER INFORMATION
    8. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    9. PACKAGE LABEL

Milk Of Magnesia Cherry Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Chain Drug Marketing Association. 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 Tablespoonful)



Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg


Purpose



Saline laxative


Uses



  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours


Warnings



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 than 2 weeks
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 failure to have a 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.



Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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



• 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

• follow each dosage with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid

adults and children 12 years and over: 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)

children 6 to 11 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)

children under 6 years: ask a doctor



Other Information



• each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg

• store at room temperature and avoid freezing

• close cap tightly after use

• TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband is missing or broken.


Inactive Ingredients



carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D and C red no. 28, flavor(contains alcohol), glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum.


Package Label



NDC 63868-310-12

QUALITY CHOICE

*Compare to the Active Ingredient in Phillips® Milk of Magnesia

Milk of Magnesia

Saline Laxative

Contains: Less than 0.5% alcohol

effective overnight relief

Low Sodium

Stimulant Free

cramp free

cherry flavor

12 FL OZ (355 mL)


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