Milk of Magnesia Concentrate
Magnesium Hydroxide · Suspension · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 10 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 2400 mg
Purpose
Purpose Saline laxative
Uses
Uses As an Antacid heartburn upset/sour stomach acid indigestion As a Laxative relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Warnings
Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients 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.
Do not use
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use
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
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
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions As an Antacid do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 20 mL 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 mL (1 teaspoonful) children under 12 years of age ask a doctor As a Laxative do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose 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 adults and children 12 years and older 15 mL to 30 mL children under 12 years ask a doctor
Other information
Other information each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 1000 mg Sodium Content: 19 mg/10 mL store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing. Milk of Magnesia Concentrate (white suspension, lemon flavored) is supplied in the following oral dosage form: NDC 0121-0940-10: 10 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lemon oil, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, and sucrose.
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-800-845-8210
Label text from the FDA structured product label by PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma (revised Nov 12, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Magnesium Hydroxide in 1 product
Milk of Magnesia Concentrate NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0121-0940 | Magnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg/10mL Suspension | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Milk of Magnesia Concentrate used for?
Uses As an Antacid heartburn upset/sour stomach acid indigestion As a Laxative relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Who makes Milk of Magnesia Concentrate?
Milk of Magnesia Concentrate is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma.