Major

Manufacturer: Major Pharmaceuticals
Effective date: 2023-03-17
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 2
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Hydrated at: 2026-08-01 21:33:29

Label at a glance#

ProductMajor Saline Laxative - Lemon

Active ingredientMAGNESIUM CITRATE

Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Dosage and administration

shake well before use drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose may be taken as a single daily dose or divided doses adults and children 12 years of age and over 6.5 to 10 fl. oz., maximum 10 fl. oz. in 24 hours children 6 to 12 years of age 3 to 7 fl. oz., maximum 7 fl. oz. in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 2 to 3 fl. oz., maximum 3 fl. oz. in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a...

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients ( in each fl. oz.)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Ask a docotor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

kidney disease
a magnesium restricted diet
a potassium restricted diet
stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking any other drug.
Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drug work.

Stop using and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

shake well before use
drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
may be taken as a single daily dose or divided doses

adults and children 12 years of age and over	6.5 to 10 fl. oz., maximum 10 fl. oz. in 24 hours
children 6 to 12 years of age	3 to 7 fl. oz., maximum 7 fl. oz. in 24 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age	2 to 3 fl. oz., maximum 3 fl. oz. in 24 hours
children under 2 years of age	ask a doctor

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

each fl. oz. contains: magnesium 290 mg
each fl. oz. contains: sodium 3 mg
each fl. oz. contains: potassium 5 mg

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, potassium sorbate, purified water, sucralose

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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Major Saline Laxative - Lemon
Magnesium Citrate
POTASSIUM SORBATE
SUCRALOSE
MAGNESIUM CATION
BENZOIC ACID
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
WATER
EDETATE DISODIUM

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
0904-7291	0904-7291-77

Ingredients#

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DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 7 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1VPU26JZZ4	IACT
SUCRALOSE	96K6UQ3ZD4	IACT
MAGNESIUM CITRATE	RHO26O1T9V	ACTIB
BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	IACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
EDETATE DISODIUM	7FLD91C86K	IACT

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Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
0fccd335-6bf8-09bb-e063-6394a90a5cf2			ee1a41e1-6041-291d-e053-2995a90a1a8a	2024-01-25	Warnings	Exact identifier spl set id: ee1a41e1-6041-291d-e053-2995a90a1a8a

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