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Milk of magnesia original - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 17856-0788
Drug Name

Milk of magnesia original

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
Application Number M007
Labeler Name ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
17856-0788-1 10 ml in 1 cup (17856-0788-1)
17856-0788-3 30 ml in 1 cup (17856-0788-3)
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Active ingredient

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

Dosage and administration

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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: 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls (TBSP) children 6 to 11 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (TBSP) children under 6 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients purified water, 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 ORIGINAL magnesium hydroxide MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION WATER SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Package label principal display panel

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MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL (MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE) LIQUID image 1

Keep out of reach of children

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

Storage and handling

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Other information • magnesium 500 mg • store at room temperature and avoid freezing • close cap tightly after use • each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband is missing or broken.

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

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