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 follow eash dose with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid age 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
each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg store at room temperature and avoid freezing close cap tightly after use
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Saline laxative
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 (1-800-222-1222).
| age | 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 |
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin,
microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum
1-800-540-3765
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG in 15 mL Oral Suspension | PSN | 3 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SCD | 3 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 2400 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 400 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 8 % Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36800-684-12 | MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 355 | 3 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 36800-684 | 36800-684-12 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM | K679OBS311 | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
| D&C RED NO. 28 | 767IP0Y5NH | IACT |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | OP1R32D61U | IACT |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 1Q73Q2JULR | IACT |
| SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | IACT |
| XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | IACT |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | TOP CARE (TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC) | b83f0c1c-0e90-2888-e053-2995a90a0b96 | 2023-11-07 | Warnings | 36800-684-12 36800-684 36800068412 0995e648-9f2c-9d3f-e063-6394a90ab072 b83f0c1c-0e90-2888-e053-2995a90a0b96 |
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