MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide liquid
Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation
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Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL) One teaspoonful)
Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative/Antacid
Use
Laxative
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- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
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- generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Antacid
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- relieves acid indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn.
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- kidney disease
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- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
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- notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
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- a magnesium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug. Antacid may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
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- it may have a laxative effect
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- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosgae in a 24-hour period
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Laxative
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- you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These may indicate a serious condition.
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- you need to use a laxative for more than one week
Antacid
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- symptoms last for more than 2 weeks.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
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- shake well before use
| Laxative use: | Antacid use |
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Do not use dosage cup for ages under 12 years.
Follow each dose with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid.
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Do not use dosage cup.
Follow each dose with a little water.
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| adults and children 12 years and older | 2-4 TBSP (30-60 mL) once a day | 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) up to 4 times a day |
| 6 to 11 years | 1-2 TBSP (15-30 mL) once a day | ask a doctor |
| 2 to 5 years | 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) once a day | ask a doctor |
| under 2 years | ask a doctor | 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 teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 166 mg
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- each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, flavor, purified water, sodium hypochlorite.
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