mint milk of magnesia Magnesium hydroxide MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION LIGHT MINERAL OIL WATER SACCHARIN SODIUM PEPPERMINT OIL opaque
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel MILK OF MAGNESIA mint MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200mg/15mL SALINE LAXATIVE gentle, dependable overnight relief sugar free stimulant free cramp free Compare to the Active Ingredient in Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia 12 FL OZ (355 mL) Perrigo Mint Milk of Magnesia
- Principal Display Panel MILK OF MAGNESIA mint MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200mg/15mL SALINE LAXATIVE gentle, dependable overnight relief sugar free stimulant free cramp free Compare to the Active Ingredient in Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia 12 FL OZ (355 mL) Perrigo Mint Milk of Magnesia
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 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 more than 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. 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 (1-800-222-1222).
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, magnesium 595 mg, and sodium 2 mg • does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • close cap tightly after use • avoid freezing
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