Label: MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT- magnesium hydroxide liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 62011-0123-1
  • Packager: STRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredient (1 Tablespoon)

    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 more than 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 (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

  • 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
    • drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
    adults and children 12 years and over2 to 4 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)

    children 6 to 11 years

    		1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)

    children under 6 years

    		ask a doctor

  • Other information

    • each tablespoon contains: magnesium 500 mg

    • do not freeze

    • store at room temperature tightly closed

  • Inactive ingredients

    flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite

  • package Label

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MILK OF MAGNESIA MINT 
    magnesium hydroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:62011-0123
    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)  
    SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINT (mint) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:62011-0123-1355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/01/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33404/01/2012
    Labeler - STRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES LLC (116956644)
    Registrant - GCP Laboratories (965480861)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    GCP Laboratories965480861manufacture(62011-0123)
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