MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide suspension 
CVS Pharmacy

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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Milk Of Magnesia Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

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).

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

Other information

each 15 mL contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg
does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
close cap tightly after use
avoid freezing

Inactive ingredient

purified water

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia

Milk of Magnesia

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200 mg per 15 mL

Saline Laxative

STIMULANT FREE

Comfortable, cramp free relief

Sugar free

Original Flavor

12 FL OZ (355 mL)

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MILK OF MAGNESIA 
magnesium hydroxide suspension
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-396
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE1200 mg  in 15 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITE (opaque) Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:59779-396-40355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/07/199201/31/2023
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33408/07/199201/31/2023
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)

Revised: 12/2022
 
CVS Pharmacy