Label: MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • Active Ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon)

    Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg

  • Purpose

    Saline laxative

  • Use

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    relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
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    This product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
  • Warnings

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    kidney disease
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    a magnesium-restricted diet
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    stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
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    a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 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

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    you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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    you need to use a laxative for more than one 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

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    do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
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    shake well before use
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    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
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    mL = milliliter, TBSP = Tablespoonful

    adults and children 12 years and older

    30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)

    children 6 to 11 years

    15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)

    children under 6 years

    ask a doctor
  • Other information

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    TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.
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    Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
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    keep tightly closed
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    keep from freezing
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    each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 498 mg
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    each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: sodium 3 mg
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, purified water, sodium hypochlorite

  • Principal Display Panel

    Milk of Magnesia Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MILK OF MAGNESIA 
    magnesium hydroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53807-125
    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
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (opaque) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53807-125-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/16/1999
    2NDC:53807-125-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/16/1999
    3NDC:53807-125-283785 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/16/1999
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33403/16/1999
    Labeler - RIJ Pharmaceutical Corporation (144679156)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    RIJ Pharmaceutical Corporation144679156manufacture(53807-125)
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