{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg"],"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 over 14 days"],"ask_doctor_or_pharmacist":["Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use If you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs."],"dosage_and_administration":["Directions As an Antacid • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period • shake well before use • can be taken with water • mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and over 5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls) children under 12 years of age ask a doctor As a Laxative • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL in a 24 hour period • shake well before use • 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 – 11 years 15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP) children under 6 years ask a doctor"],"dosage_and_administration_table":["
adults and children 12 years of age and over
5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls)
children under 12 years of age
ask a doctor
","
adults and children 12 years and older
30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)
children 6 – 11 years
15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)
children under 6 years
ask a doctor
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