MILK OF MAGNESIA suspension

Milk of Magnesia by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Milk of Magnesia by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Cardinal Health. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses

As an Antacid

• heartburn
• upset/sour stomach
• acid indigestion

As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours)

• occasional constipation (irregularity)

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

As an Antacid

• do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
• shake well before use
• can be taken with water
• mL = milliliter

• adults and children 12 years of age and over:

  5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls)

• children under 12 years of age:

  ask a doctor

As a Laxative

• do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL 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.
• mL = milliliter; TBSP = Tablespoon

• adults and children 12 years and older:

  30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)

• children 6 – 11 years:

  15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)

• children under 6 years:

  ask a doctor

Other information

• each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg
• store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing.
• Milk of Magnesia USP (white suspension, spearmint flavor) is supplied in the following oral dosage form:

Inactive ingredients

flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

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MANUFACTURED BY
Pharmaceutical
Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29605

Distributed by:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L33325170318

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Milk of Magnesia USP

5 Cups

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

MILK OF MAGNESIA 
milk of magnesia suspension

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 55154-9403(NDC:0121-0431)
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P)	MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	2400 mg  in 30 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	SPEARMINT	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 55154-9403-5	5 in 1 BAG	06/07/2011
1		30 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part331	06/07/2011

Labeler - Cardinal Health (603638201)