MAGMEX- magnesium hydroxide liquid

Magmex by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Magmex by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Menper Distributors, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL TBSP)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

PURPOSE

Purpose

Saline laxative

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

WARNINGS

Warnings

ASK DOCTOR

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 DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

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

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

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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)

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

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 dosefor accurate dosing, use dose cup provided

TBSP = tablespoonful

adults and children 12 years and older

2 to 4 TBSP.

children 6 to 11 years

1 to 2 TBSP.

children under 6 years

ask a doctor

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: calcium 20 mg, magnesium 595 mg, and sodium 2 mg

does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness

store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)

keep tightly closed

avoid freezing

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Inactive ingredients

light mineral oil, peppermint oil, purified water, saccharin sodium

QUESTIONS

Questions? 1-800-560-5223 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 4 PM EST

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

MAGMEX 
magnesium hydroxide liquid

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 53145-060
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)	MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	1200 mg  in 15 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)
PEPPERMINT OIL (UNII: AV092KU4JH)
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)
SPEARMINT (UNII: J7I2T6IV1N)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	MINT	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 53145-060-04	1 in 1 CARTON
1		133 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	02/21/2012

Labeler - Menper Distributors, Inc. (101947166)