Milk of Magnesia MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE KESIN PHARMA CORPORATION FDA Approved Uses As an Antacid: heartburn upset/sour stomach acid indigestion As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours): occasional constipation (irregularity)
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Route
ORAL
Applications
M007

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients cherry flavor fumed silica glycerin methylparaben propylene glycol propylparaben purified water sorbitol solution sucralose xanthan gum
Strengths
5 ml 400 mg
Quantities
30 ml
Treats Conditions
Uses As An Antacid Heartburn Upset Sour Stomach Acid Indigestion As A Laxative Usually Within To 6 Hours Occasional Constipation Irregularity
Pill Appearance
Color: white

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
UNII
NBZ3QY004S
Packaging

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mL Cup Tray Label NDC 81033-014-52 Milk of Magnesia, USP 2400 mg per 30 mL Delivers 30 mL Case = 100 UD Cups Milk of Magnesia 30 mL Case Label 100 ct

Package Descriptions
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mL Cup Tray Label NDC 81033-014-52 Milk of Magnesia, USP 2400 mg per 30 mL Delivers 30 mL Case = 100 UD Cups Milk of Magnesia 30 mL Case Label 100 ct

Overview

Uses As an Antacid: heartburn upset/sour stomach acid indigestion As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours): occasional constipation (irregularity)

Indications & Usage

Uses As an Antacid: heartburn upset/sour stomach acid indigestion As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours): occasional constipation (irregularity)

Dosage & Administration

Directions As an Antacid: do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period shake well before use can be taken with water mL = milliliter Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over 5 mL to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls) children under 12 years of age ask a doctor 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 Age Dose adults and children 12 years and older 30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP) children 6 to 11 years of age 15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP) children under 6 years ask a doctor

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

Purpose Saline laxative

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

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

Keep Out of Reach of Children

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

Storage & Handling

Other information each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Avoid freezing Protect from light Milk of Magnesia, USP is a milky-white cherry flavored suspension supplied in the following oral dosage forms: NDC 81033-014-30: 30 mL unit-dose cup NDC 81033-014-52: Case containing 100 unit-dose cups of 30 mL each.

Questions

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