dg health milk of magnesia
Dosage form: suspension
Ingredients: MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200mg in 15mL
Labeler: Dolgencorp, LLC
NDC code: 55910-396
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 30, 2024.
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Saline laxative
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- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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- generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
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- kidney disease
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- a magnesium-restricted diet
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- stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
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- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
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- you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
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- shake well before use
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- dose may be taken once a day preferably at bedtime, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor
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- drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
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- for accurate dosing, use dose cup provided
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- 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 |
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- each 15 mL contains: calcium 20 mg and magnesium 595 mg
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- does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
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- store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
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- close cap tightly after use
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- avoid freezing
purified water
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DG HEALTH MILK OF MAGNESIA
magnesium hydroxide suspension |
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Labeler - Dolgencorp, LLC (068331990) |
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