Milk of Magnesia Original

NASH-FINCH COMPANY
Aaron Industries Inc.

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active Ingredients
• Purpose
• Milk of Magnesia Original Uses
• Warnings
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• Stop use and ask a doctor if
• If pregnant or breast-feeding
• Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children
• Directions
• Milk of Magnesia Original Other information
• Inactive Ingredients
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active Ingredients

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Milk of Magnesia Original Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 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

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 failure to have a
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 this and all drugs out of the reach of children

In case of accidental
overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center
immediately.

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
• follow each dosage with a full glass (8oz) of fluid

adults and children 2-4 tablespoons (30-60 mL)
12 years and over

children 6 years to 11 years 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 mL)

children under 6 years ask a doctor

Milk of Magnesia Original Other information

do not freeze
• each tablespoon contains: magnesium 501 mg
• store at room temperature tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients

purified water

Principal Display Panel

Our Family

Milk of Magnesia

Saline laxative

compare to the active ingredient of Phillips

original

dependable overnight relief-very low sodium-sugar free

12 fl oz 355 mL