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Milk of magnesia - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55154-9403
Drug Name

Milk of magnesia

Type Generic
Active Ingredients
Magnesium hydroxide 2400 mg/30ml
Route ORAL
Dosage Form SUSPENSION
RxCUI drug identifier 253017
Application Number M001
Labeler Name Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55154-9403-5 5 cup, unit-dose in 1 bag (55154-9403-5) / 30 ml in 1 cup, unit-dose
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 400 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 As an Antacid • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period • shake well before use • can be taken with water • mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and over 5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls) children under 12 years of age ask a doctor As a Laxative • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL 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. • mL = milliliter; TBSP = Tablespoon adults and children 12 years and older 30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP) children 6 – 11 years 15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP) children under 6 years ask a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and over5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls)
children under 12 years of ageask a doctor
adults and children 12 years and older30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP)
children 6 – 11 years15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP)
children under 6 yearsask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.

Indications and usage

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Uses As an Antacid • heartburn • upset/sour stomach • acid indigestion As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours) • occasional constipation (irregularity)

Purpose

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Purpose Saline laxative

Spl product data elements

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Milk of Magnesia Milk of Magnesia MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE HYDROXIDE ION HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED METHYLPARABEN POTASSIUM CITRATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYLPARABEN WATER SACCHARIN SODIUM SORBITOL

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel Milk of Magnesia USP 5 Cups Bag Label

Spl unclassified section

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Drug Facts MANUFACTURED BY Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605 Distributed by: Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017 L33325170124

Ask doctor

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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 doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use If you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

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? Call 1-800-845-8210

Stop use

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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

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage and handling

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Other information • each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg • store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing. • Milk of Magnesia USP (white suspension, spearmint flavor) is supplied in the following oral dosage form: Overbagged with 5 x 30 mL unit dose cups in each bag, NDC 55154-9403-5.
Overbagged with 5 x 30 mL unit dose cups in each bag, NDC 55154-9403-5.

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 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.

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