MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide liquid

Milk of Magnesia by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

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

Drug Details [pdf]

Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL Tablespoon)

Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Use

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

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• kidney disease
• stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
• a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks
• a magnesium - restricted diet

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 one week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

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
• mL = milliliter, TBSP = Tablespoonful

• adults and children 12 years and older:

  2 to 4 Tbsp.

• children 6 to 11 years:

  1 to 2 Tbsp.

• children under 6 years:

  ask a doctor

Other information

• TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.
• Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
• keep tightly closed
• keep from freezing
• each tablespoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 4 mg
• each tablespoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 166 mg

Inactive ingredients

carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red #28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum.

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MILK OF MAGNESIA 
magnesium hydroxide liquid

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 61715-131
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P)	MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	400 mg  in 5 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)
SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)

Product Characteristics
Color	PINK (PINK)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	CHERRY	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 61715-131-04	355 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	10/01/2014

Labeler - Kinray LLC (012574513)