Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY
- Manufacturer
- Power Health, Products, Inc. | GCP Laboratories
- Effective date
- 2025-05-28
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 1
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:01:49
Label at a glance#
ProductMILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure8 sections
Dosage and administration
• 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 • follow each dose with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid age dose 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
Storage and handling
each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg store at room temperature and avoid freezing close cap tightly after use
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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.
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).
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
• follow each dose with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid
| age | dose |
| 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 tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg
- store at room temperature and avoid freezing
- close cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D and C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum.
package Label
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG in 15 mL Oral Suspension | PSN | 1 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SCD | 1 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 2400 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 400 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 8 % Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85740-648-12 | MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 355 | 1 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY
- magnesium hydroxide
- CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- D&C RED NO. 28
- GLYCERIN
- CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE
- WATER
- SODIUM CITRATE
- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
- SUCROSE
- XANTHAN GUM
- MAGNESIUM CATION
- HYDROXIDE ION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 85740-648 | 85740-648-12 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM | K679OBS311 | IACT |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| D&C RED NO. 28 | 767IP0Y5NH | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE | OP1R32D61U | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 1Q73Q2JULR | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
| SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | IACT |
| XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | Power Health, Products, Inc. | 3634b4e4-4fea-9428-e063-6394a90a6ad9 | 2025-05-28 | Warnings | 85740-648-12 85740-648 85740064812 3634c09c-09c6-5c40-e063-6294a90aa3ae 3634b4e4-4fea-9428-e063-6394a90a6ad9 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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