milk of magnesia

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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

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Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

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Saline laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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• 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

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taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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• 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,

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ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
• shake well before use
• 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
• for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided
• mL = milliliter

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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each 15 mL contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg
• does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
• store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
• close cap tightly after use
• avoid freezing

Inactive ingredient

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

purified water

Questions or comments?

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1-800-719-9260

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Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips’^® Milk of Magnesia

Milk of Magnesia

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200 mg per 15 mL

Saline Laxative

STIMULANT FREE

Comfortable, cramp free relief

Sugar free

Original Flavor

12 FL OZ (355 mL)

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• milk of magnesia
• Magnesium hydroxide
• MAGNESIUM CATION
• HYDROXIDE ION
• WATER

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