MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)
• Purpose
• MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• How Supplied
• Inactive ingredients
• Package Label

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoonful)

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 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.

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

adults and children 12 years and older: 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls
children 6 to 11 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls
children under 6 years: ask a doctor

How Supplied

• each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: magnesium 500 mg
12oz – NC 68788-9771-4
• store at room temperature and avoid freezing
• close cap tightly after use
• TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband is missing or broken.

Relabeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

Package Label