Label: MILK OF MAGNESIA suspension
- NDC Code(s): 55154-9403-5
- Packager: Cardinal Health 107, LLC
- This is a repackaged label.
- Source NDC Code(s): 0121-0431
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
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Updated January 31, 2024
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- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
- Purpose
- Uses
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Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- kidney disease
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- a magnesium-restricted diet
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- stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
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- 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.
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Directions
As an Antacid
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- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
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- shake well before use
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- can be taken with water
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- 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
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- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL in a 24 hour period
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- shake well before use
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- 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.
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- 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
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Other information
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- each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg
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- store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing.
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- 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.
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MILK OF MAGNESIA
milk of magnesia suspensionProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:55154-9403(NDC:0121-0431) Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 2400 mg in 30 mL Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO) METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T) POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF) PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3) PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH) WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY) SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R) Product Characteristics Color WHITE Score Shape Size Flavor SPEARMINT Imprint Code Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:55154-9403-5 5 in 1 BAG 06/07/2011 1 30 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC Monograph Drug M001 06/07/2011 Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)
