Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL
- Manufacturer
- Chain Drug Marketing Association | GCP Laboratories
- Effective date
- 2025-11-20
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 1
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:17:10
Label at a glance#
ProductMILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL
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 dosage with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid age dose adults and children 12 years and over 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 contains: magnesium 500 mg store at room temperature and avoid freezing close cap tightly after use
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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 14 days
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently 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.
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 dosage with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 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 contains: magnesium 500 mg
- store at room temperature and avoid freezing
- close cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hypochlorite
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83324-188-12 | MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 355 | 1 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL
- magnesium hydroxide
- WATER
- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
- MAGNESIUM CATION
- HYDROXIDE ION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 83324-188 | 83324-188-12 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | Chain Drug Marketing Association | 440a96bb-9e68-bdcc-e063-6294a90a6793 | 2025-11-20 | Warnings | 83324-188-12 83324-188 83324018812 440a96fa-64ee-4e91-e063-6394a90a4b60 440a96bb-9e68-bdcc-e063-6294a90a6793 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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