MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION
- Label updated
- 2023-11-07
- 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 taking a prescription drug.
This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have rectal bleeding or failure to have 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) immediately.
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 contains: magnesium 500 mg
• avoid freezing
• store at room temperature tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite
Questions or comments?
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