MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide suspension 
A-S Medication Solutions

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Milk of Magnesia

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses

As an Antacid

  • heartburn
  • upset/sour stomach
  • acid indigestion

As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours)

  • occasional constipation (irregularity)

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 taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

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.

Directions

As an Antacid

  • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
  • shake well before use
  • can be taken with water
  • mL = milliliter
adults and children 12 years of age and over5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls)
children under 12 years of ageask a doctor

As a Laxative

  • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL 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.
  • mL = milliliter; TBSP = Tablespoon
adults and children 12 years and older30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)
children 6 – 11 years15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)
children under 6 yearsask a doctor

Other information

  • each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg
  • store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing.
  • Milk of Magnesia USP (white suspension, spearmint flavor) is supplied in the following oral dosage form:
NDC 0121-0431-30:30 mL unit dose cup. Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 30 mL packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.

Inactive ingredients

flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

MANUFACTURED BY
Pharmaceutical
Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29605

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-2887

Magnesium Hydroxide

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MILK OF MAGNESIA 
magnesium hydroxide suspension
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50090-2887(NDC:0121-0431)
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE400 mg  in 5 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (4000 MPA.S) (UNII: RN3152OP35)  
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
CYCLOMETHICONE 4 (UNII: CZ227117JE)  
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorSPEARMINTImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:50090-2887-010 in 1 CASE02/28/201707/31/2021
110 mL in 1 TRAY; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart33109/04/197907/31/2021
Labeler - A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
A-S Medication Solutions830016429RELABEL(50090-2887)

Revised: 2/2023
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Effective Time: 20230206
 
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