{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredient Magnesium Hydroxide 80 mg per mL"],"ask_doctor":["Ask a doctor before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs."],"dosage_and_administration":["Directions: Shake well before using. As an antacid: Adults and children 12 yrs. and older: 1 to 3 teaspoons with a little water, up to four times a day, or as directed by a doctor. As a laxative: Adults and children 12 yrs. and older: 2 to 4 tablespoons followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water. Children 6 to 11 yrs. of age: 1 to 2 tablespoons followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water. Children 2 to 5 yrs. of age: 1 to 3 teaspoons followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water. Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor before use."],"dosage_and_administration_table":["
As an antacid: Adults and children 12 yrs. and older: 1 to 3 teaspoons with a little water, up to four times a day, or as directed by a doctor.
As a laxative: Adults and children 12 yrs. and older: 2 to 4 tablespoons followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water.
Children 6 to 11 yrs. of age: 1 to 2 tablespoons followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water.
Children 2 to 5 yrs. of age: 1 to 3 teaspoons followed by a full 8 oz. glass of water.
Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor before use.
"],"effective_time":"20150406","id":"ba900e49-c585-4916-a853-c51a30a38e37","inactive_ingredient":["Inactive ingredient Purified Water"],"indications_and_usage":["Uses • As an antacid helps relieve acid indigestion, heartburn and sour stomach. • As a laxative relieves occasional constipation. This product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hrs."],"keep_out_of_reach_of_children":["Keep out of reach of children. • In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. • In case of eye contact, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes."],"openfda":{},"package_label_principal_display_panel":["Package/Label Principal Display Panel NDC 0574- 0018- 16 Milk of Magnesia USP Antacid – Saline Laxative CAUTION: Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. This product is sealed with either a shrink band around cap imprinted “sealed for your protection” or breakaway cap ring. Shake well before using. Keep from freezing. 473 mL (one pint) Perrigo Milk of Magnesia"],"pregnancy_or_breast_feeding":["If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use."],"purpose":["Purposes Antacid/Saline Laxative"],"questions":["Questions? 1-800-719-9260 Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number."],"set_id":"63470d81-e723-4911-be63-aadc18a736c9","spl_product_data_elements":["Milk of Magnesia Magnesium Hydroxide MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION WATER"],"stop_use":["Stop use and ask a doctor if you use this product as a laxative and: • have rectal bleeding • do not have a bowel movement after use • use for 1 week (do not use for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor)"],"storage_and_handling":["Other information • Each teaspoon contains: calcium 20 mg, magnesium 165 mg, potassium 5 mg, sodium 9 mg • Acid neutralizing capacity: 10 mEq. per teaspoon • Keep tightly closed and avoid freezing."],"version":"2","warnings":["Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • kidney disease • a magnesium-restricted diet • abdominal pain • nausea • vomiting • change in bowel habits persisting for more than 2 weeks"],"when_using":["When using this product as an antacid, do not take more than the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hr. period or take the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice of a doctor. May have laxative effect."]}