Label: MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL- magnesium hydroxide liquid

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated April 6, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)

    Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

  • Purpose

    Saline laxative

  • Uses

    relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    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 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

    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 older

    2 to 4 tablespoonfuls

    children 6 to 11 years

    1 to 2 tablespoonfuls

    children under 6 years

    ask a doctor

  • Other information

    each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
    store at room temperature and avoid freezing
    close cap tightly after use
  • Inactive ingredients

    purified water, sodium hypochlorite
    Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  • package Label

    Milk of Magnesia
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL 
    magnesium hydroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-8413(NDC:57896-649)
    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)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68788-8413-3355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/06/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33404/06/2023
    Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.791119022RELABEL(68788-8413)