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MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL 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
• drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose

adults and children 12 years and older: 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls
children 6 to 11 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls
children under 6 years: ask a doctor

How Supplied

each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
12oz – NC 68788-9771-4
• store at room temperature and avoid freezing
• close cap tightly after use
TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband is missing or broken.

Relabeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

Package Label

MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL

magnesium hydroxide LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:68788-9771(NDC:57896-649)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
magnesium hydroxide MAGNESIUM CATION 1200 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
water
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:68788-9771-4 473 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part331 2012-07-26


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