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MILK OF MAGNESIA

Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | GCP Laboratories
Effective date
2023-11-01
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 23:58:38

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 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)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline laxative

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 older30 mL to 60 mL
children 6 to 11 years15 mL to 30 mL
children under 6 yearsask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg
  • store at room temperature and avoid freezing
  • close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-888-287-1915

package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

11

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
253017magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG in 15 mL Oral SuspensionPSN4
253017magnesium hydroxide 80 MG/ML Oral SuspensionSCD4
253017magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG per 15 ML Oral SuspensionSY4
253017milk of magnesia 2400 MG per 30 ML Oral SuspensionSY4
253017milk of magnesia 400 MG per 5 ML Oral SuspensionSY4
253017milk of magnesia 8 % Oral SuspensionSY4
253017milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral SuspensionSY4

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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
49035-649-26MILK OF MAGNESIA769 mL in 1 BOTTLESUSPENSION7694

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
49035-649MILK OF MAGNESIA (MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE) SUSPENSION [WAL-MART STORES, INC.]4Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20231102_750e0355-369e-b679-e053-2a91aa0a66ca.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
49035-64949035-649-26

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 3 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEDY38VHM5ODIACT
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDENBZ3QY004SACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
MILK OF MAGNESIAMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDEWal-Mart Stores, Inc.750e0355-369e-b679-e053-2a91aa0a66ca2023-11-01WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 49035-649-26
ndc (product): 49035-649
ndc11 (package): 49035064926
spl id: 091b907f-544f-86c9-e063-6294a90a5d87
spl set id: 750e0355-369e-b679-e053-2a91aa0a66ca

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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