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MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Rugby Laboratories
Label updated
2026-02-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

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, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor
  • drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
adults and children 12 years and older

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
  • store at room temperature and avoid freezing
  • close cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients

flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite

package Label

compare to active ingredient in phillips' milk of magnesia

Rugby

NDC 0536-2470-83
mint flavor

Milk of Magnesia

Saline Laxative

Net Contents
12 FL OZ (355 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5fd89979-903e-4b31-872d-3b8974af3a6b · Version 5
NDC: 0536-2470