milk of magnesia 80 MG/ML Oral Suspension
Generic Name: MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Brand Name: Milk of Magnesia
- Substance Name(s):
- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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 more than 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug.
Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs.
Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
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 (1-800-222-1222).
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uses •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) •generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #28, flavor, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum
PURPOSE
Purpose Saline laxative
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 (1-800-222-1222).
ASK DOCTOR
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 more than 2 weeks
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions •do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period •shake well before use •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 •for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided •mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and older 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL children under 6 years ask a doctor
PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug.
Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs.
Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.