milk of magnesia magnesium hydroxide MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION WATER opaque
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel milk of magnesia MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, 1200 mg/15 mL SALINE LAXATIVE comfortable, cramp-free relief gentle, dependable overnight relief sugar free stimulant free ORIGINAL FLAVOR Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips’ ® Milk of Magnesia 12 FL OZ (355 mL) milk of magnesia image
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel milk of magnesia MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, 1200 mg/15 mL SALINE LAXATIVE comfortable, cramp-free relief gentle, dependable overnight relief sugar free stimulant free ORIGINAL FLAVOR Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips’ ® Milk of Magnesia 12 FL OZ (355 mL) milk of magnesia image
Overview
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
Indications & Usage
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose 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 • for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided • mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and older 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL children under 6 years ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Storage & Handling
Other information • each 15 mL contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg • does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness • store at 68 ° -77 ° F (20 ° -25 ° C) • close cap tightly after use • avoid freezing
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