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 August 20, 2020

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  • Active ingredient (in each 30 mL cup)

    Magnesium hydroxide 2400 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

    1 unit dose cup (30 mL) to 2 unit dose cups (60 mL)

    children 6 to 11 years

    ½ unit dose cup (15 mL) to 1 unit dose cup (30 mL)

    children under 6 years

    ask a doctor

  • Other information

    • each 30 mL cup contains: magnesium 1000 mg
    • store at room temperature and avoid freezing
    • DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN
    • This drug product is supplied in 30 ml unit dose cups as:
      100 cups (10 x 10) ND 60687-429-76
  • Inactive ingredients

    purified water, sodium hypochlorite

  • PACKAGING INFORMATION

    American Health Packaging unit dose cups (see Other Information section) contain drug product from Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals as follows:
    (2400 mg per 30 mL / 100 UD) NDC 60687-429-76 packaged from NDC 57896-649

    Distributed by:
    American Health Packaging
    Columbus, OH 43217

    8442972/0920F

  • Principal Display Panel – Tray

    Tray Label

    Original Flavor
    Milk of Magnesia
    (Magnesium Hydroxide)
    Saline Laxative

    FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY

    Store at room temperature
    and avoid freezing.

    8442972/0920F

  • Principal Display Panel – Cup

    Cup Label 2400 mg/30 mL

    NDC 60687- 429-45

    Original Flavor
    Milk of Magnesia
    (Magnesium Hydroxide)
    Saline Laxative

    2400 mg/30 mL
    Delivers 30 mL

    SHAKE WELL. AVOID FREEZING.

    See package Drug Facts insert for full
    prescribing information and storage.

    For Institutional Use Only

    American Health Packaging
    Columbus, OH 43217

    0442972/0320

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL 
    magnesium hydroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:60687-429(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:60687-429-7610 in 1 CASE09/01/2020
    1NDC:60687-429-5110 in 1 TRAY
    1NDC:60687-429-4530 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33409/01/2020
    Labeler - American Health Packaging (929561009)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    American Health Packaging929561009repack(60687-429)