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:
| NDC 0121-0431-30: | 30 mL unit dose cup. Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 30 mL packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each. |
Inactive ingredients
flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mL Cup Tray Label
NDC 0121-0431-30
Milk of Magnesia USP
ANTACID, SALINE LAXATIVE
Each 30 mL contains:
Magnesium Hydroxide
2400 mg
SHAKE WELL
USUAL DOSAGE: See attached Drug Facts
Package Not Child-Resistant
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29605
F0431300721
