MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL- magnesium hydroxide liquid 
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses

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relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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kidney disease
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a magnesium-restricted diet
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stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
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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

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you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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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.

Directions

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shake well before use
•
do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
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dose may be taken once a day preferably at bedtime, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor
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drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose

adults and children 12 years and older

2 to 4 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)

children 6 to 11 years

1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)

children under 6 years

ask a doctor

Other information

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each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
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store at room temperature and avoid freezing
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close cap tightly after use
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TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

package Label

GERICARE

NDC 68788-9771

Milk of Magnesia

Saline Laxative

effective overnight relief

cramp free

stimulant free

sugar free

compare to the active ingredient of Phillips' milk of magnesia

original flavor

12 FL OZ (355 mL)

Milk of Magnesia
MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL 
magnesium hydroxide liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-9771(NDC:57896-649)
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE1200 mg  in 15 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:68788-9771-4473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/26/201207/29/2021
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart33107/26/201207/29/2021
Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (791119022)
Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (791119022)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.791119022RELABEL(68788-9771)

Revised: 7/2021
Document Id: 7344afab-adb4-46cb-9877-cdfbe3ace61c
Set id: 7b81c589-85d9-4f31-b110-c3da4cf6ea86
Version: 7
Effective Time: 20210729
 
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.