Overview
- Active ingredient
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2026-01-05
Indications and usage
Uses as Antacid
- relieves
- heartburn
- sour stomach
- acid indigestion
- and upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Uses as Saline Laxative
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Purpose
Antacid / Saline Laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions for Antacid
- shake well before use
- mL=milliliters
- adults and children 12 years of age or older: 30 mL (1 dose) up to 2 times a day or as directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Directions for Saline Laxative
- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL in a 24 hour period
- shake well before use
- mL=milliliters
- drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
- adults and children 12 years of age or older: 30 mL to 60 mL (1 to 2 doses)
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
- the dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
Warnings
for Antacid Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use If you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product
- do not take more than 60 mL (2 doses) in a 24-hour period
- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and superision of a doctor
- may cause a laxative effect 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.
for Saline Laxative Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet
- abdominal 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 no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a seriouscondition.
- you need to use a laxative for more that 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.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet
- abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use If you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use If you are
- presently taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
this product
- do not take more than 60 mL (2 doses) in a 24-hour period
- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and superision of a doctor
- may cause a laxative effect
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a seriouscondition.
- you need to use a laxative for more that 1 week
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(in each 30 mL dose) Magnesium hydroxide 2400 mg
Inactive ingredients
s antifoam af emulsion, flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium saccharin, sorbitol
Storage and handling
Other information for Antacid
- each 30 mL contains: magnesium 1 g
- store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
- protect from freezing
- tamper-evident: do not use if seal on cup is missing or torn
Other information for Saline Laxative
- each 30 mL contains: magnesium 1 g
- store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
- protect from freezing
- tamper-evident: do not use if seal on cup is missing or torn
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.