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MILK OF MAGNESIA

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION
Label updated
2023-11-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL, 1 Tablespoon)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • usually 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 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 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
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 tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
  • avoid freezing
  • store at room temperature tightly closed
Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

Questions or Comments?

1-800-540-3765

package label

GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

Compare to Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia Original active ingredient*

Milk of Magnesia

Saline Laxative

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

  • stimulant free
  • cramp free
  • sugar free

ORIGINAL FLAVOR

12 FL OZ (355 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5d690d82-e4fb-57ad-e053-2a91aa0a38ea · Version 5
NDC: 46122-437