Label: MEDIBEST MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide liquid

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

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated September 12, 2016

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon) Purpose

    Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg...............…………..........Saline laxative

  • PURPOSE

    Saline laxative

  • Use

    Use relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.

  • WARNINGS

    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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

  • STOP USE

    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

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    ● 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.

    ● mL = milliliter; TBSP = Tablespoon

    adults and children 12 years and older30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)
    children 6 to 11 years15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)
    children under 6 yearsask a doctor

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 500 mg

    ● each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: Sodium 3mg

    ● store at room temperature and avoid freezing.  Close cap tightly after use.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, purified water, sodium hypochlorite

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments? 1-800-403-5328 

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MEDIBEST MILK OF MAGNESIA 
    magnesium hydroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:58599-058
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE1200 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:58599-058-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/12/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33410/12/2016
    Labeler - Purine Pharma LLC (019950491)
    Registrant - Purine Pharma LLC (019950491)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Purine Pharma LLC019950491manufacture(58599-058)