{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)​ Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg"],"dosage_and_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 follow each dosage with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid age 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"],"dosage_and_administration_table":["<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\"><tbody><tr><td valign=\"middle\">age</td><td valign=\"middle\">dose</td></tr><tr><td>adults and children 12 years and older</td><td>2 to 4 tablespoonfuls</td></tr><tr><td>children 6 to 11 years</td><td>1 to 2 tablespoonfuls</td></tr><tr><td>children under 6 years</td><td>ask a doctor</td></tr></tbody></table>"],"effective_time":"20240702","id":"1c46146c-1b7f-ea5f-e063-6294a90ac6db","inactive_ingredient":["Inactive ingredients carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum Questions or Comments? 1-800-540-3765"],"indications_and_usage":["Use relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours"],"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 (1-800-222-1222) right away."],"openfda":{"application_number":["M007"],"brand_name":["Gentle Laxative"],"generic_name":["MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE"],"is_original_packager":[true],"manufacturer_name":["GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP"],"package_ndc":["57896-615-12"],"product_ndc":["57896-615"],"product_type":["HUMAN OTC DRUG"],"route":["ORAL"],"rxcui":["253017"],"spl_id":["1c46146c-1b7f-ea5f-e063-6294a90ac6db"],"spl_set_id":["1c462af8-af1a-391c-e063-6394a90a8b49"],"substance_name":["MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE"],"unii":["NBZ3QY004S"],"upc":["0357896615123"]},"package_label_principal_display_panel":["package label 1"],"purpose":["Purpose Saline laxative"],"questions":["Questions or Comments? 1-800-540-3765"],"set_id":"1c462af8-af1a-391c-e063-6394a90a8b49","spl_product_data_elements":["Gentle Laxative magnesium hydroxide CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE GLYCERIN CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM WATER SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION D&C RED NO. 28 MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE SODIUM CITRATE SUCROSE XANTHAN GUM opaque light pink"],"storage_and_handling":["Other information each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg store at room temperature tightly closed do not freeze"],"version":"1","warnings":["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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away."]}