Milk of Magnesia

Manufacturer
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Effective date
2022-05-31
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:59:41

Label at a glance#

ProductMilk of Magnesia
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

Directions Age (yr) Dose (mL) adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL, not more than 60 mL in 24 hrs. children under 12 years ask a doctor - 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, or as directed by a doctor - drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose

Storage and handling

- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) - - protect from excessive moisture - do not use if lid seal is open or damaged

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg / 30 mL

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Active ingredient (in each 30 mL cup)

Magnesium hydroxide USP 2400 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline Laxative

Dosage and Administration

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

Age (yr)

Dose (mL)

adults and children 12 years and over

30 mL, not more than 60 mL in 24 hrs.

children under 12 years

ask a doctor

- 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, or as directed by a doctor

- drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose

Indications and Usage

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses

- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

- generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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.

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Stop use and ask a doctor if

- you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movements after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.

- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage and Handling

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) -

- protect from excessive moisture

- do not use if lid seal is open or damaged

Keep Out of Reach of Children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients citric acid, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, methyl cellulose, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, spearmint oil, xanthan gum

Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg / 30 mL

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

- each 30 mL contains: calcium 40 mg, sodium 100 mg, and magnesium 1000 mg

sugar free, dye free, alcohol free

- see bottom of cup for lot number and expiration date

Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg / 30 mL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SECTION

IFU Milk of Magnesia 30 mL
IFU Milk of Magnesia 30 mL

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Milk of Magnesia, USP

2400 Mg / 30 mL

5 Cups

bag label
bag label

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0904-6846-73ML - Milliliter0904-68464ba8e3ac-112c-421b-80f6-fdb3155b8cad12019-08-06

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
55154-416055154-4160-5
0904-6846

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
28d3326a-be24-47b0-80b1-a84b33c548a21fe5649a-2f26-402a-b571-e646a37e9a462023-10-27WarningsExact identifier
spl set id: 1fe5649a-2f26-402a-b571-e646a37e9a46

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