Milk of Magnesia Milk of Magnesia MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION GLYCERIN METHYLPARABEN PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYLPARABEN WATER SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM SACCHARIN SODIUM PYRROBUTAMINE NAPHTHALENE DISULFONATE SORBITOL SUCROSE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel Milk of Magnesia Concentrate 5 Cups bag label
- Principal Display Panel Milk of Magnesia Concentrate 5 Cups bag label
Overview
Uses As an Antacid • heartburn • upset/sour stomach • acid indigestion As a Laxative • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Indications & Usage
Uses As an Antacid • heartburn • upset/sour stomach • acid indigestion As a Laxative • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Dosage & Administration
Directions As an Antacid • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 20 mL 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 mL (1 teaspoonful) children under 12 years of age ask a doctor As a Laxative • 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. • mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and older 15 mL to 30 mL children under 12 years ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients 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
Do Not Use
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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 1000 mg • Sodium Content: 19 mg/10 mL • store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing. • Milk of Magnesia Concentrate (white suspension, lemon flavored) is supplied in the following oral dosage form: NDC 0121-0527-10: 10 mL unit dose cup. Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 10 mL packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.
Questions
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