As an antacid: Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls with a little water, or as directed by a doctor. As a laxative: Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 4 tablespoonfuls followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water. Children 6 thru 11 yr. of age: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water. children 2 thru 5 yrs. of age: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls followed by a full...
Drug Facts
Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg per teaspoon (5 mL)
Antacid/Saline Laxative
As an antacid: helps relieve acid ingestion, heartburn and sour stomach.
As a laxative: For the temporary relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 1.2 to 6 hours.
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, kidney desease, are on a magnesium restricted diet, a sudden change in bowel habits lasting longer than 14 days, if you are taking prescription drugs. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
If you have rectal bleeding or have no bowel movement after using this product. this could be signs of a serious codition, if you need to use a laxative for more than one week. Frequent or prolonged use may result in the dependence on laxatives.
As an antacid, do not take more than the maximum recomended daily dose in a 24 hr. period or take the maximum dose for more than two weeks, except under the advise of a doctor. May have laxative effect.
If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
In the case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
As an antacid: Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls with a little water, or as directed by a doctor.
As a laxative: Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 4 tablespoonfuls followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water.
Children 6 thru 11 yr. of age: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water.
children 2 thru 5 yrs. of age: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water.
Children under 2 yrs. of age: consult a doctor before use.
acid neutralizing capacilty: 10.0 mEq per teaspoon.
keep tightly closed and avoid freezing.
Purified water
| 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 |
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM CATION Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 4 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68016-850-16 | Premier Value Milk of Magnesia | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | SUSPENSION | 473 | 3 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 68016-850 | 68016-850-16 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Value Milk of Magnesia | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | Pharmacy Value Alliance, LLC | c3cdaa2b-db34-872d-e053-2995a90a3826 | 2023-12-20 | Warnings | 68016-850-16 68016-850 68016085016 0cf50881-4226-fb08-e063-6394a90af12f c3cdaa2b-db34-872d-e053-2995a90a3826 |
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