● do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period ● shake well before use ● 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. ● for accurate dosing, only use the dosing cup provided ● mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and older 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL chil...
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Saline laxative
Use relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Warnings
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
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.
● do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
● shake well before use
● 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.
● for accurate dosing, only use the dosing cup provided
● mL = milliliter
| 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
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F). Avoid freezing. Close cap tightly after use.
Inactive ingredients purified water, sodium hypochlorite
Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST)
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG in 15 mL Oral Suspension | PSN | 10 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SCD | 10 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 10 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 2400 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 10 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 400 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 10 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 8 % Oral Suspension | SY | 10 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SY | 10 |
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM CATION Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 4 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0280-0030-04 | PHILLIPS ORIGINAL MILK OF MAGNESIA | 1 in 1 CARTON | LIQUID | 1 | 10 | |
| 0280-0030-04 | PHILLIPS ORIGINAL MILK OF MAGNESIA | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 118 | 10 | |
| 0280-0030-12 | PHILLIPS ORIGINAL MILK OF MAGNESIA | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 355 | 10 | |
| 0280-0030-26 | PHILLIPS ORIGINAL MILK OF MAGNESIA | 769 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 769 | 10 |
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0280-0030-12 | ML - Milliliter | 0280-0030 | e0ba77af-b20d-4e23-8cb0-0df55a244241 | 1 | 2018-04-19 |
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | NBZ3QY004S | 1 | |
| MAGNESIUM CATION | ACTIVE MOIETY | T6V3LHY838 | 1 | |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | DY38VHM5OD | 1 | |
| WATER | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 1 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 0280-0030 | 0280-0030-12, 0280-0030-26, 0280-0030-04 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 3 mg/1ml | ||
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 3 mg/1ml | ||
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 3 mg/1ml | ||
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 3 mg/1ml |
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIPS ORIGINAL MILK OF MAGNESIA | PHILLIPS ORIGINAL MILK OF MAGNESIA | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | 0a57bb45-d4f7-443b-e054-00144ff8d46c | 2025-12-04 | Warnings | 0280-0030-26 0280-0030-12 0280-0030-04 0280-0030 00280003012 00280003004 00280003026 45261055-8fd2-fe7e-e063-6394a90a7466 0a57bb45-d4f7-443b-e054-00144ff8d46c |
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