Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
MILK OF MAGNESIA
- Manufacturer
- FREDS, INC | GCP Laboratories
- Effective date
- 2020-11-18
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 23:06:38
Label at a glance#
ProductMILK OF MAGNESIA
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 drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls children 6 years to 11 years 1 to 2 tablespoonsfuls children under 6 years ask a doctor
Storage and handling
each tablespoon contains: magnesium 500 mg do not freeze store at room temperature tightly closed
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)
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 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.
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 over | 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls |
| children 6 years to 11 years | 1 to 2 tablespoonsfuls |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each tablespoon contains: magnesium 500 mg
- do not freeze
- store at room temperature tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hypochlorite
package Label
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- MILK OF MAGNESIA
- magnesium hydroxide
- WATER
- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
- MAGNESIUM CATION
- HYDROXIDE ION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 55315-649 | 55315-649-12, 55315-649-26 |
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#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| b467fb60-a495-f6b4-e053-2a95a90af09a | 6028b713-065f-86e6-e053-2991aa0a321e | 2020-11-18 | Warnings | b467fb60-a495-f6b4-e053-2a95a90af09a 6028b713-065f-86e6-e053-2991aa0a321e |
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