Milk of Magnesia Magnesium Hydroxide HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (4000 MPA.S) METHYLPARABEN POTASSIUM CITRATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER CYCLOMETHICONE 4 PROPYLPARABEN SORBITOL SACCHARIN SODIUM MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION Uses As an Antacid heartburn upset/sour stomach acid indigestion As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours) occasional constipation (irregularity)

Milk of Magnesia Magnesium Hydroxide HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (4000 MPA.S) METHYLPARABEN POTASSIUM CITRATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER CYCLOMETHICONE 4 PROPYLPARABEN SORBITOL SACCHARIN SODIUM MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION

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Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients flavoring hydroxypropyl methylcellulose methylparaben potassium citrate propylene glycol propylparaben purified water antifoam af emulsion sodium saccharin and sorbitol.
Strengths
5 ml 400 mg
Treats Conditions
Uses As An Antacid Heartburn Upset Sour Stomach Acid Indigestion As A Laxative Usually Within To 6 Hours Occasional Constipation Irregularity

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
Packaging

HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-2887; Magnesium Hydroxide Label Image

Package Descriptions
  • HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-2887
  • Magnesium Hydroxide Label Image

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 adults and children 12 years of age and over 5 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 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

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 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 0121-0431-30: 30 mL unit dose cup. Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 30 mL packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.

Questions

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