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Milk of Magnesia
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- RIJ Pharmaceutical Corporation
- Label updated
- 2018-04-30
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Active Ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon)
Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
Use
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• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). -
• This product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• kidney disease -
• a magnesium-restricted diet -
• stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting -
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 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
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• 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 one week
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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• do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period -
• shake well before use -
• 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 -
• mL = milliliter, TBSP = Tablespoonful
|
adults and children 12 years and older |
30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP) |
|
children 6 to 11 years |
15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP) |
|
children under 6 years |
ask a doctor |
Other information
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• TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing. -
• Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF) -
• keep tightly closed -
• keep from freezing -
• each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 498 mg -
• each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: sodium 3 mg
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, purified water, sodium hypochlorite
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