MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL

MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE. It is labelled by GOODSENSE taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 50804-649, application M007, label effective 20260511. It is one of 39 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE are most often described in connection with: relieves occasional, constipation irregularity, generally produces, bowel movement. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

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 age dose adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL children under 6 years ask a doctor

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 than 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.

FDA lists 39 drug label records with MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Who makes MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL?
GOODSENSE is the labeler of record for MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL. 39 FDA label records share the active ingredient MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE?
Yes. 39 FDA drug label records list MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.