Milk of Magnesia Original

CVS
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

Principal Display Panel

CVS Pharmacy

Compare to active ingredients in Phillips Milk of Magnesia

Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative Original

Stimulant Free

6 fl oz, 177 mL