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Milk of magnesia - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55319-647
Drug Name

Milk of magnesia

Type Brand
Pharm Class Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC],
Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE],
Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE],
Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE],
Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity [MoA],
Osmotic Activity [MoA],
Osmotic Laxative [EPC],
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]
Active Ingredients
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15ml
Route ORAL
Dosage Form SUSPENSION
RxCUI drug identifier 253017
Application Number M007
Labeler Name FAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES INC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55319-647-12 355 ml in 1 bottle (55319-647-12)
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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 follow each dosage with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid age dose 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
agedose
adults and children 12 years and older30 mL to 60 mL
children 6 to 11 years15 mL to 30 mL
children under 6 yearsask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite

Indications and usage

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Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Purpose

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Purpose Saline laxative

Spl product data elements

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MILK OF MAGNESIA magnesium hydroxide WATER SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION SACCHARIN SODIUM SACCHARIN

Package label principal display panel

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package Label 1

Keep out of reach of children

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

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

Storage and handling

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Other information each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg do not freeze store at room temperature tightly closed

Warnings

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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 14 days ​ Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently 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.

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