OTC Medication Information: MILK OF MAGNESIA

MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide suspension
FAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES INC

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

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 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
  • follow each dosage with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid
age dose
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: magnesium 500 mg
  • do not freeze
  • store at room temperature tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D & C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

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MILK OF MAGNESIA
magnesium hydroxide suspension
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:55319-648
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (MAGNESIUM CATION and HYDROXIDE ION) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200 mg in 15 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
D&C RED NO. 28
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
GLYCERIN
SUCROSE
XANTHAN GUM
WATER
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
SODIUM CITRATE
Product Characteristics
Color Score
Shape Size
Flavor CHERRY Imprint Code
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:55319-648-12 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug M007 06/01/2017
Labeler — FAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES INC (024472631)
Registrant — GCP Laboratories (965480861)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
GCP Laboratories 965480861 pack (55319-648), manufacture (55319-648)

Revised: 01/2024 FAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES INC

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