MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY- magnesium hydroxide liquid

MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp, GCP Laboratories, GCP LABORATORIES. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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.

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 to 4 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)
children 6 to 11 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (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

carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D and C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum.

package Label

GERICARE

NDC: 57896-648-12

Milk of Magnesia

Saline Laxative

effective overnight relief

cramp free

stimulant free

compare to the active ingredient of Phillips' milk of magnesia

cherry flavor

12 FL OZ (355 mL)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY 
magnesium hydroxide liquid

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 57896-648
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	1200 mg  in 15 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 (opaque light pink)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	CHERRY (cherry)	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 57896-648-12	355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	01/01/2011
2	NDC: 57896-648-26	769 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	01/01/2011

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	01/01/2000

Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp (611196254)

Registrant - GCP Laboratories (965480861)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
GCP LABORATORIES		965480861	manufacture(57896-648)