Product Description.:
Suspension , white , mint
Compare to active ingredient in Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.
Purpose:Laxative, Antacid
Manufacturer: Rugby
Active Ingredients:
Each 5 mL Teaspoonful: Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg
Directions:
Shake well before using. AS AN ANTACID: Do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours. Do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. Adults and children 12 years and older: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls with water, up to 4 times daily. Children 6 to under 12 years: Ask a doctor. Children 2 to under 6 years: Ask a doctor. Children under 2 years: Ask a doctor. AS A LAXATIVE: Drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose. May be taken as a single or divided dose. Adults and children 12 years and older: 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls. Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls. Children 2 to under 6 years: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls. Children under 2 years: Ask a doctor.
Inactive Ingredients:
Peppermint Oil Purified Water Saccharin Sodium Each Teaspoonful Contains: Sodium 1.9 mg Magnesium 167 mg
Uses:
ANTACID: Relieves: heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion. LAXATIVE: Relieves occasional constipation generally produces a bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours.
Warnings:
Do not use: for longer than one week when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present. Ask a doctor before use if you have: kidney disease, noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 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: symptoms last more than 2 weeks you have rectal bleeding you fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. This may indicate a serious condition. 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.
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