MILK OF MAGNESIA
- Dosage form
- SUSPENSION
- Labeler
- Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
- Label updated
- 2023-11-08
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)
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 presently 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.
Label information
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.
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
- for accurate dosing, only use the dosing cup provided
- mL = milliliter
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 30 mL to 60 mL |
| children 6 to 11 years | 15 mL to 30 mL |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg
- store at room temperature tightly closed
- avoid freezing
Inactive ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D & C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum
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package Label
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DailyMed Set ID: 003a3c0d-7a48-e44d-e063-6394a90a3f4a · Version 2
NDC: 70677-1072