Overview
- Active ingredient
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2025-12-04
Indications and usage
Use relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). This product usually produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Purpose
Saline laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period shake well before use 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. for accurate dosing, only use the dosing cup provided 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
Warnings
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Ask a doctor before use if
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
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
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(in each 15 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Inactive ingredients
s flavor, mineral oil, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.