Indications and uses
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
equaline milk of magnesia
- Manufacturer
- Supervalu Inc
- Effective date
- 2016-05-10
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-02 01:26:00
Label at a glance#
Productequaline milk of magnesia
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
• do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period • shake well before use • 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 • for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided • mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and older 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL children under ...
Storage and handling
• each 15 mL contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg • does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness • store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF) • close cap tightly after use • avoid freezing
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 ½ 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 more than 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
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).
Directions
- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
- shake well before use
- 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
- for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided
- mL = milliliter
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 |
Other information
- each 15 mL contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg
- does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
- store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
- close cap tightly after use
- avoid freezing
Inactive ingredient
purified water
Questions or comments?
1-877-932-7948
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DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | NBZ3QY004S | 3 | |
| HYDROXIDE ION | ACTIVE MOIETY | 9159UV381P | 3 | |
| WATER | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 3 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- equaline milk of magnesia
- Magnesium hydroxide
- MAGNESIUM CATION
- HYDROXIDE ION
- WATER
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 41163-396 | 41163-396-40 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
Source Document#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
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| 4853da91-90c7-431b-8ff4-7946f17bfc8f | d34c4987-3750-4cc7-aa36-e4599c50ee04 | 2023-07-24 | Warnings | d34c4987-3750-4cc7-aa36-e4599c50ee04 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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