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Milk of magnesia - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55910-649
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 LIQUID
RxCUI drug identifier 253017
Application Number M007
Labeler Name DOLGENCORP, INC.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55910-649-12 355 ml in 1 bottle (55910-649-12)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
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 drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose age dose adults and children 12 years and over 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 over30 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 purified water, sodium hypochlorite Questions or Comments? 1-888-309-9030

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Saline laxative

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
MILK OF MAGNESIA magnesium hydroxide WATER SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION

Package label principal display panel

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Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
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? 1-888-309-9030

Storage and handling

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Other information each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg avoid freezing store at room temperature tightly closed

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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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