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MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2026-07-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)

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 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 tightly closed
  • •do not freeze

Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

NDC 68788-8638-3

Inactive ingredients

flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite

package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f8bba8cb-a111-4285-8bdb-2273a049c3bb · Version 3
NDC: 68788-8638