Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
MILK OF MAGNESIA
- Manufacturer
- Chain Drug Consortium, LLC | GCP Laboratories
- Effective date
- 2021-12-21
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 22:21:38
Label at a glance#
ProductMILK OF MAGNESIA
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure9 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 older 2 - 4 tablespoons (TBSP) children 6 to 11 years 1 - 2 tablespoons (TBSP children under 6 years ask a doctor
Storage and handling
each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg store at room temperature and avoid freezing close cap tightly after use TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband is missing or broken.
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)
- 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 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.
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 older | 2 - 4 tablespoons (TBSP) |
| children 6 to 11 years | 1 - 2 tablespoons (TBSP |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
- store at room temperature and avoid freezing
- close cap tightly after use
- TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband
is missing or broken.
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hypochlorite
Questions or comments?
1-800-540-3765
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 |
|---|---|
| 68016-469 | 68016-469-12 |
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#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d3ad057f-36cf-a34e-e053-2995a90a00e3 | 60dcd9d3-9044-31aa-e053-2a91aa0af1ad | 2021-12-21 | Warnings | d3ad057f-36cf-a34e-e053-2995a90a00e3 60dcd9d3-9044-31aa-e053-2a91aa0af1ad |
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