● 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. Drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose. ● mL = milliliter; TBSP = Tablespoon adults and children 12 years and older 30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP) children 6 to 11 years 15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP) children under 6 years ask a ...
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon) Purpose
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg...............…………..........Saline laxative
Saline laxative
Use relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Warnings
● 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.
● 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.
● mL = milliliter; TBSP = Tablespoon
| adults and children 12 years and older | 30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP) |
| children 6 to 11 years | 15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP) |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
● each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 500 mg
● each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: Sodium 3mg
● store at room temperature and avoid freezing. Close cap tightly after use.
Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, purified water, sodium hypochlorite
Questions or comments? 1-800-403-5328
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG in 15 mL Oral Suspension | PSN | 1 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SCD | 1 |
| 253017 | magnesium hydroxide 1200 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 2400 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 400 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 8 % Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| 253017 | milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SY | 1 |
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM CATION Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 4 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58599-058-12 | 2020-01-31 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 9d75b9d0-35a7-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ce | Medibest Milk of Magnesia |
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58599-058-12 | Medibest Milk of Magnesia | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 355 | 1 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 58599-058 | 58599-058-12 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
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| ceb5bd07-10c8-410b-accb-6aafa72bcb35 | f3600e72-fa94-4dbe-bf41-259b5398d9d5 | 2016-09-12 | Warnings | ceb5bd07-10c8-410b-accb-6aafa72bcb35 f3600e72-fa94-4dbe-bf41-259b5398d9d5 |
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