Label: MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY- magnesium hydroxide suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 55319-548-12
  • Packager: Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active Ingredients(in each 15 mL)

    Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

  • Purpose

    Saline laxative

  • Uses

    relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). This product usually 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

    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 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) right away.

  • Directions

    • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24-hour period
    • shake well before using
    • mL = milliliter
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • 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 older30 mL to 60 mL 
    children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL 
    children under 6 years do not use 

  • Other information

    • each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 16 mg
    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF). Avoid freezing. Close cap tightly after use.
  • Inactive Ingredients

    carboxmethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red #28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose xanthan gums

  • Questions or comments?

    call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN PHILLIPS'® MILK OF MAGNESIA*

    Milk of Magnesia

    Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

    Saline Laxative

    • Comfortable, Cramp-Free Relief
    • Stimulant-Free

    Alcohol-Free

    CHERRY FLAVOR

    FL OZ (mL)

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, distributor of Phillips'® Milk of Magnesia.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IS PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND DOSAGE CUP OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC

    10611 MONROE RD. MATTHEWS, NC 28105

  • Package Label

    Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg

    FAMILY WELLNESS Milk of Magnesia

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY 
    magnesium hydroxide suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55319-548
    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)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55319-548-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/30/201804/26/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33406/30/201804/26/2024
    Labeler - Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS) (024472631)
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