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Medicine Shoppe International Inc

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. Milk of Magnesia Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tbsp)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

milk of magnesia Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in ½ 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 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 failure to have a bowel movement after use. This may indicate 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

  • 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 Tbsp.
children 6 to 11 years 1 to 2 Tbsp.
children under 6 years ask a doctor

milk of magnesia Other information

  • each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 520 mg
  • store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
  • keep tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

flavor, mineral oil, purified water, saccharin sodium

Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260

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STIMULANT FREE

MILK OF MAGNESIA

Saline Laxative

Magnesium Hydroxide

Gentle Dependable Overnight Relief

Sugar Free

COMPARE TO PHILLIPS'® MILK OF MAGNESIA active ingredient

Mint Flavor

milk of magnesia
Milk of Magnesia Front Label Milk of Magnesia Back Label

milk of magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:49614-332
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
saccharin sodium
Mineral Oil

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE (opaque)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:49614-332-40 355 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 1991-02-15


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