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Milk of Magnesia

Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL) One teaspoonful)

Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative/Antacid

Use

Laxative

  • •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
  • •generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.

Antacid

  • •relieves acid indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn.

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • •kidney disease
  • •stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • • notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
  • •a magnesium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug. Antacid may interact with certain prescription drugs.

When using this product

  • •it may have a laxative effect
  • •do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosgae in a 24-hour period

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Laxative

  • •you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These may indicate a serious condition.
  • •you need to use a laxative for more than one week

Antacid

  • •symptoms last for more than 2 weeks.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

  • •shake well before use
Laxative use: Antacid use

Do not use dosage cup for ages under 12 years.

Follow each dose with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid.

Do not use dosage cup.

Follow each dose with a little water.

adults and children 12 years and older 2-4 TBSP (30-60 mL) once a day 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) up to 4 times a day
6 to 11 years 1-2 TBSP (15-30 mL) once a day ask a doctor
2 to 5 years 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) once a day ask a doctor
under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

Milk of Magnesia Other information

  • •TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.
  • •Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
  • •keep tightly closed
  • •keep from freezing
  • •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 166 mg
  • •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, flavor, purified water, sodium hypochlorite.

Principal Display Panel

Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:53807-401
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
magnesium hydroxide MAGNESIUM CATION 400 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
water
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE (opaque)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:53807-401-12 355 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:53807-401-16 473 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 1999-03-16


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