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.
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 |
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
See product insert for prescribing information, precautions and warnings.
PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Inactive ingredients
flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.
