Label: GENTLE LAXATIVE- magnesium hydroxide liquid

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Updated February 6, 2025

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  • Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)
    Magnesium hydroxide USP 1200 mg
  • Purpose
    Saline laxative
  • Use
    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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Other information
    each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg - store at room temperature tightly closed - do not freeze
  • Inactive ingredients
    carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum - Questions or ...
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