Indications and uses
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
647 GC MOM MINT
- Manufacturer
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Effective date
- 2026-07-08
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- weekly-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-07-17 21:44:05
Label at a glance#
ProductMILK OF MAGNESIA MINT
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure8 sections
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 • drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose adults and children 12 years and older 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls children 6 to 11 years 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls children under 6 years ask a doctor
Storage and handling
• each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg • store at room temperature tightly closed • do not freeze Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 68788-8638-3
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 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 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
- 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
- drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
adults and children 12 years and older | 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls |
children 6 to 11 years | 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls |
children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
- store at room temperature tightly closed
- do not freeze
Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC 68788-8638-3
Inactive ingredients
flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite
package Label
Product Linked Resources#
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68788-8638-3 | ML - Milliliter | 68788-8638 | 68b2dd3d-ab82-4410-bbf5-c5ac76533c39 | 1 | 2024-06-10 |
| 57896-647-12 | ML - Milliliter | 57896-647 | 740f761b-cd15-4af8-ab23-702766f2b5cb | 1 | 2018-11-06 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT
- magnesium hydroxide
- WATER
- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
- SACCHARIN SODIUM
- SACCHARIN
- MAGNESIUM CATION
- HYDROXIDE ION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 68788-8638 | 68788-8638-3 |
| 57896-647 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE | DY38VHM5OD | IACT |
| SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | NBZ3QY004S | ACTIB |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2025-08-12 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:10:16 |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | f8bba8cb-a111-4285-8bdb-2273a049c3bb | 2026-07-08 | Warnings | 68788-8638-3 68788-8638 68788863803 5002155b-7d7a-4926-b277-512fdd2c4d98 f8bba8cb-a111-4285-8bdb-2273a049c3bb |
| MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | 2d1be236-e136-4727-a52d-714f62880088 | 2023-11-08 | Warnings | 57896-647 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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