MILK OF MAGNESIA (MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE)
MILK OF MAGNESIA (MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: MILK OF MAGNESIA; Generic name: MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; Manufacturer: Strategic Sourcing Services LLC.
| Brand name | MILK OF MAGNESIA |
|---|---|
| Generic name | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE |
| Manufacturer | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC |
| Used for | Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours |
| Dosage | 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 for accurate dosing, only use the dosing cup provided mL = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL children under 6 years ask a doctor |
| Warnings | 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 presently 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 f |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each 15 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=003a3c0d-7a48-e44d-e063-6394a90a3f4a |