MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY

Manufacturer
BETTER LIVING BRANDS, LLC | GCP Laboratories
Effective date
2022-12-01
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:45:49

Label at a glance#

ProductMILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

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 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

Storage and handling

each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg do not freeze store at room temperature tightly closed

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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
agedose
adults and children 12 years and older30 mL to 60 mL
children 6 to 11 years15 mL to 30 mL
children under 6 yearsask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg
  • do not freeze
  • store at room temperature tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red no. 28, flavor (contains alcohol), glycerin,
microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum

Questions or Comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-540-3765

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Product NDCPackage NDC
21130-64821130-648-12

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