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equaline milk of magnesia

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Dosage form: suspension
Ingredients: MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200mg in 15mL
Labeler: Supervalu Inc
NDC Code: 41163-396

SuperValu Inc. Milk of Magnesia Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses
•
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
•
generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

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 more than 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

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 (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
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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
•
for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided
•
mL = milliliter

adults and children 12

years and older

30 mL to 60 mL

children 6 to 11 years

15 mL to 30 mL

children under 6 years

ask a doctor

Other information
•
each 15 mL contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg
•
does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
•
store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
•
close cap tightly after use
•
avoid freezing

Inactive ingredient

purified water

Questions or comments?

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Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41163-396
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (MAGNESIUM CATION and HYDROXIDE ION) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE1200 mg  in 15 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITE (opaque) Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:41163-396-40355 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33410/14/2004
Labeler - Supervalu Inc (006961411)

Document Id: 8a03df82-d06a-4975-b907-9970c84c062d
Set id: d34c4987-3750-4cc7-aa36-e4599c50ee04
Version: 4
Effective Time: 20160510
 
Supervalu Inc

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