MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp / GCP Laboratories gh mom

MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp, GCP Laboratories. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL- magnesium hydroxide liquid 
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

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

  • shake well before use
  • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
  • 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
adults and children 12 years and older30 mL to 60 mL
children 6 to 11 years15 mL to 30 mL
children under 6 yearsask a doctor

Other information

  • each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
  • store at room temperature and avoid freezing
  • close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

package Label

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MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL 
magnesium hydroxide liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 57896-002
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE1200 mg  in 15 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 57896-002-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/202106/01/2025
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM00703/01/202106/01/2025
Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp (611196254)
Registrant - GCP Laboratories (965480861)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
GCP Laboratories965480861manufacture(57896-002)

Revised: 6/2025
Document Id: 373c523a-159b-a2e0-e063-6394a90a6cec
Set id: 31a750bc-e52e-b53f-e063-6294a90a85bc
Version: 2
Effective Time: 20250610