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CVS Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative Chew

Manufacturer
CVS | SCNBestco | SCN Bestco
Effective date
2025-03-11
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:56:59

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative Chew
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure14 sections

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredient (in each chew)

Magnesium Hydroxide USP 1200 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Purpose

Saline laxative

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses

  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • kidney disease
  • a magnesium-restricted diet
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks
  • Do not give to children under 5 years of age unless directed by a doctor

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

  • drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with wach dose
  • dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
  • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over - 2 to 4 chews
  • children 6 to 12 years of age - 1 to 2 chews
  • children under 6 years of age - ask a doctor

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

  • Each chew contains: magnesium 500 mg
  • Contains soy
  • Calories: 15 per chew
  • Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) in a dry place
  • Do not use if bag is torn or open

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients: Confectioner's sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, glycerin, gum arabic. hydrogenated coconut oil, maltodextrin, natural flavors, propylene glycol, soy lecithin, sucrose, water.

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-800-245-2898, Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative 30ctCVS Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative 30ct

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
2280709magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG Chewable TabletPSN1
2280709magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG Chewable TabletSCD1

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
MAGNESIUM CATION Pharmacologic Class Indexing4Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
51316-083-30CVS Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative Chew30 in 1 BAGTABLET, CHEWABLE301

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
51316-083CVS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE LAXATIVE CHEW (MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE) TABLET, CHEWABLE [CVS]1Current NDC, 1 package rows20250313_30126c74-6f5c-72f3-e063-6394a90ad81f.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
51316-08351316-083-30

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 2 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDENBZ3QY004SACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
CVS Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative ChewMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDECVS30126c74-6f5c-72f3-e063-6394a90ad81f2025-03-11WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 51316-083-30
ndc (product): 51316-083
ndc11 (package): 51316008330
spl id: 30126c74-6f5d-72f3-e063-6394a90ad81f
spl set id: 30126c74-6f5c-72f3-e063-6394a90ad81f

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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