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Milk of Magnesia

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
LLC Federal Solutions
Label updated
2013-08-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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유효 성분

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

성분·작용

Purpose
Saline laxative

효능·용도

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
주의사항

Warnings

Label information

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
Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.
This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Label information
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
Label information

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.

복용법·사용법

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 (TBSP)
children 6 to 11 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)
children under 6 years: ask a doctor

Label information

Other information

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

Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hypochlorite

포장 표시



———PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL———NDC: 24451-788-30
MILK OF MAGNESIA
DELIVERS 30 mL
CONTAINING:
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
2400 mg
SALINE LAXATIVE
ORIGINAL FLAVOR
SUGAR FREE
SHAKE WELL
Exp: 00/00/00   Lot # 00000

Rpk By: Safecor Health LLC
Woburn, MA 01801
Dist. By: LLC Federal Solutions
Miami, FL 33132

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ca79f80f-49f2-40f5-a2cb-c9d3de7b9b9e · Version 1
NDC: 24451-788