Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
MILK OF MAGNESIA
- Manufacturer
- H E B | GCP Laboratories
- Effective date
- 2025-08-21
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 5
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:11:23
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 age dose adults and children 12 years and over 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 tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg avoid freezing store at room temperature tightly closed
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)
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
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 30 mL to 60 mL |
| children 6 to 11 years | 15 mL to 30 mL |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg
- avoid freezing
- store at room temperature tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D & C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG in 15 mL Oral Suspension | PSN | 5 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SCD | 5 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 2400 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 400 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 8 % Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SY | 5 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37808-064-12 | MILK OF MAGNESIA | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE | SUSPENSION | 355 | 5 | |
| 37808-064-26 | MILK OF MAGNESIA | 769 mL in 1 BOTTLE | SUSPENSION | 769 | 5 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- MILK OF MAGNESIA
- magnesium hydroxide
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- D&C RED NO. 28
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
- GLYCERIN
- XANTHAN GUM
- CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
- SODIUM CITRATE
- WATER
- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
- MAGNESIUM CATION
- HYDROXIDE ION
- SUCROSE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 37808-064 | 37808-064-12, 37808-064-26 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID | XF417D3PSL | IACT |
| D&C RED NO. 28 | 767IP0Y5NH | IACT |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | OP1R32D61U | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | IACT |
| CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM | K679OBS311 | IACT |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 1Q73Q2JULR | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
| SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | IACT |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILK OF MAGNESIA | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | H E B | ab995d9a-1e40-2b38-e053-2a95a90a87e4 | 2025-08-21 | Warnings | 37808-064-12 37808-064-26 37808-064 37808006412 37808006426 3ce21d4d-12e9-30ab-e063-6394a90ad9a8 ab995d9a-1e40-2b38-e053-2a95a90a87e4 |
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