Milk Of Magnesia

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Hydroxide Ion (400 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Hypromellose 2910 (4000 Mpa.s) Methylparaben Potassium Citrate Propylene Glycol Water Cyclomethicone 4 Propylparaben Sorbitol Saccharin Sodium

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Color: white

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2024-01-01 Until 2026-07-31

Medication Information

Purpose

Saline laxative

Description

Drug Facts

Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50568-5

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

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

As A Laxative

do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL 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 = Tablespoon

adults and children 12 years and older	30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)
children 6 – 11 years	15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)
children under 6 years	ask a doctor

As An Antacid

heartburn
upset/sour stomach
acid indigestion

Other Information

each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg
store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing.
Milk of Magnesia USP (white suspension, spearmint flavor) is supplied in the following oral dosage form:

NDC 63739-196.01

30 mL unit dose cup. Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 30 mL packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.

Inactive Ingredients

flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

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

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml)

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

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

As A Laxative (usually Within ½ to 6 Hours)

occasional constipation (irregularity)

Principal Display Panel 30 Ml Cup Tray Label

NDC 63739-196-01

Milk of Magnesia USP

ANTACID, SALINE LAXATIVE

Each 30 mL contains:

Magnesium Hydroxide

2400 mg

SHAKE WELL

USUAL DOSAGE: See attached Drug Facts

Package Not Child-Resistant

DISTRIBUTIONED BY

SKY Packaging

Memphis, TN 38141

Structured Label Content

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50568-5 (50568-5)

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

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Purpose

Saline laxative

As A Laxative (As a Laxative)

do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL 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 = Tablespoon

adults and children 12 years and older	30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)
children 6 – 11 years	15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)
children under 6 years	ask a doctor

As An Antacid (As an Antacid)

heartburn
upset/sour stomach
acid indigestion

Other Information (Other information)

each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg
store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing.
Milk of Magnesia USP (white suspension, spearmint flavor) is supplied in the following oral dosage form:

NDC 63739-196.01

30 mL unit dose cup. Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 30 mL packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 1-800-845-8210

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml) (Active ingredient (in each 5 mL))

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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

As A Laxative (usually Within ½ to 6 Hours) (As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours))

occasional constipation (irregularity)

Principal Display Panel 30 Ml Cup Tray Label (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mL Cup Tray Label)

NDC 63739-196-01

Milk of Magnesia USP

ANTACID, SALINE LAXATIVE

Each 30 mL contains:

Magnesium Hydroxide

2400 mg

SHAKE WELL

USUAL DOSAGE: See attached Drug Facts

Package Not Child-Resistant

DISTRIBUTIONED BY

SKY Packaging

Memphis, TN 38141

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Identifiers & Packaging

Medication Information

Structured Label Content

Advanced Ingredient Data

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