Drug class
Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Laxative [EPC]; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
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 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.
Overdose
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & administration
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 for accurate dosing, only use the dosing cup provided mL = milliliter 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
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite