MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL- magnesium hydroxide suspension

Milk of Magnesia Original by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Milk of Magnesia Original by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Chain Drug Consortium, LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Active Ingredients

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally 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 more than 2 weeks

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 failure 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children

In case of accidental
overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center
immediately.

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 (8oz) of fluid

adults and children 2-4 tablespoons (30-60 mL)
12 years and over

children 6 years to 11 years 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 mL)

children under 6 years ask a doctor

Other information

do not freeze
each tablespoon contains: magnesium 501 mg
store at room temperature tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients

purified water

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This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer Healthcare LLC., distributors of Phillips brand Milk of Magnesia

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL 
magnesium hydroxide suspension

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 68016-078
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)	MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	1200 mg  in 15 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 68016-078-13	355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL	part334	06/03/2009

Labeler - Chain Drug Consortium, LLC (101668460)