Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water.
FOR USE AS A LAXATIVE
INDICATIONS
Uses
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- For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
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- This product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 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 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- presently 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 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
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- shake well before use
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- drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
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- mL = milliliter
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older |
30 mL to 60 mL |
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Children 6 to 11 years of age |
15 mL to 30 mL |
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Children under 6 years of age |
Consult a physician. |
or as directed by a physician.
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- The dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
FOR USE AS AN ANTACID
INDICATIONS
Uses
For the relief of
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- heartburn
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- sour stomach
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- acid indigestion
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- and upset stomach associated with these symptoms
WARNINGS
Do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician
May have laxative effect
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- kidney disease
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- a magnesium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
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
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- shake well before use
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- mL = milliliter
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- adults and children 12 years old and older, take 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls (5 to 15 mL) four times a day or as directed by a physician
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- do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls (60 mL) in 24-hour period
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- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
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- children under 12 years: consult a physician
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
HOW SUPPLIED
Milk of Magnesia USP 400 mg/5 mL is a white opaque liquid supplied as follows:
Overbagged with 5 x 30 mL unit-dose cups per bag, NDC 55154-4061-5
