Active Ingredients And Purpose
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL, 1 Tablespoon)
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
MILK OF MAGNESIA
- Manufacturer
- AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION | GCP Laboratories
- Effective date
- 2023-11-07
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 5
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-05-31 23:59:18
Key Label Information#
Uses
Uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
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.
Directions And Dosage
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 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 Label Information
Other information
each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg avoid freezing store at room temperature tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hypochlorite
package label
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Compare to Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia Original active ingredient* Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE stimulant free cramp free sugar free ORIGINAL FLAVOR 12 FL OZ (355 mL)
Label Images#
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG in 15 mL Oral Suspension | PSN | 5 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SCD | 5 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 2400 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 400 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 8 % Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46122-437-40 | MILK OF MAGNESIA | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 355 | 5 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46122-437-40 | ML - Milliliter | 46122-437 | e3b96d8a-c05c-4f79-a005-4d784a3cb3db | 1 | 2018-04-19 |
Products#
- MILK OF MAGNESIA
- MAGNESIUM CATION
- HYDROXIDE ION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 46122-437 | 46122-437-40 |
Ingredients#
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
Complete SPL Sections#
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL, 1 Tablespoon)
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.
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 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 tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg avoid freezing store at room temperature tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hypochlorite
package label
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Compare to Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia Original active ingredient* Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE stimulant free cramp free sugar free ORIGINAL FLAVOR 12 FL OZ (355 mL)