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MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
Label updated
2025-11-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)

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
adults and children 12 years and older 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls
children 6 to 11 years 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls
children under 6 years ask a doctor

Other information
  • each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
  • store at room temperature and avoid freezing
  • close cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bb47ad1f-251c-491e-8ddd-6f6f719efa15 · Version 8
NDC: 57896-649