Label: MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY- magnesium hydroxide liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 63868-310-12
  • Packager: Chain Drug Marketing Association
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated November 6, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

    Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

  • Purpose

    Saline laxative

  • Uses

    • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 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 over 14 days
    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug.

    This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a 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.

  • Directions

    • shake well before use

    • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period

    • dose may be taken once a day preferably at bedtime, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor

    • follow each dosage with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid

    agedose
    adults and children 12 years and over30 mL to 60 mL
    children 6 to 11 years15 mL to 30 mL
    children under 6 yearsask a doctor

  • Other information

    each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg

    • store at room temperature and avoid freezing

    • close cap tightly after use

  • Inactive ingredients

    carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D and C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum.

  • package Label

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY 
    magnesium hydroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63868-310
    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
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorpink (opaque light pink) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63868-310-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/01/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00704/01/2014
    Labeler - Chain Drug Marketing Association (011920774)
    Registrant - GCP Laboratories (965480861)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    GCP Laboratories965480861manufacture(63868-310)