Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg

Saline laxative/Antacid

Laxative

• •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
• •generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.

Antacid

• •relieves acid indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• •kidney disease
• •stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
• • notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
• •a magnesium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug. Antacid may interact with certain prescription drugs.

When using this product

• •it may have a laxative effect
• •do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosgae in a 24-hour period

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Laxative

• •you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These may indicate a serious condition.
• •you need to use a laxative for more than one week

Antacid

• •symptoms last for more than 2 weeks.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

• •shake well before use

	Laxative use:	Antacid use
	Do not use dosage cup for ages under 12 years. Follow each dose with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid.	Do not use dosage cup. Follow each dose with a little water.
adults and children 12 years and older	2-4 TBSP (30-60 mL) once a day	1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) up to 4 times a day
6 to 11 years	1-2 TBSP (15-30 mL) once a day	ask a doctor
2 to 5 years	1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) once a day	ask a doctor
under 2 years	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

• •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 teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 166 mg
• •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg

citric acid, flavor, purified water, sodium hypochlorite.

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