Milk of Magnesia - Mint Flavoured

DIN

02207311 (NPN)

Uses

Mint-flavoured Milk of Magnesia is an antacid and laxative used for the relief of stomach upset and occasional constipation.

Product Details

Pack Size

500 mL bottle

Dosage/Directions for Use

Directions: Shake well before use. Each dose should be followed by a full glass (250 mL or 8 ounces) of water or another liquid. Oral dosage produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours.

ANTACID:

Adults: 1 to 4 teaspoonfuls (5-20 mL).

LAXATIVE:

Adults: 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls (30-60 mL).

Children 6 to 12 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (15-30 mL).

Children 2 to 6 years: 1 teaspoonful to 1 tablespoonful (5-15 mL).

Children under 2 years: Consult a physician.


Storage

Store between 15oC and 30oC.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.


Ingredients

Each mL of this product contains: 80 mg of magnesium hydroxide.

Non-medicinal ingredients: Glycerin, menthol, peppermint oil, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purified water and sorbitol.

Sucrose-free.


Precautions

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Persons suffering from kidney disease or on tetracycline should consult their physician before using this product.

Overuse or extended use may cause dependence for bowel function. Do not take for more than 2 weeks unless directed by a physician.

Do not take within 2 hours of another medicine, since the desired effect of that medicine may be reduced.

Do not use in the presence of fever, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.

If symptoms persist for more than 1 week, consult a physician.


Information

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Please be advised that the Medical Information department is not always notified of change in third party affiliates and / or change in suppliers of the excipients that may occur over time, and all information provided herein is based on our last current records.

"Latex" – refers to NATURAL RUBBER LATEX. We cannot guarantee that there is no latex in the outer packaging or that the medication or packaging haven’t come into contact with latex at any point during the manufacturing process, however this is very unlikely due to the strict GMP procedures that are in place in all of our manufacturing facilities. Employees in the manufacturing and / or packaging facilities may be wearing latex gloves