PHILLIPS’ MILK OF MAGNESIA

Active Ingredient (in each 15 mL Tbsp)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg. Saline laxative

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Uses

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
This product usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours.

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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 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.

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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.

adults and children 12 years and older

• 2 to 4 tablespoonsful

children 6 to 11 years

• 1 to 2 tablespoonsful

children under 6 years

• ask a doctor

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Other information

Original Other information

• each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 500 mg
• store at room temperature and avoid freezing. Close cap tightly after use.

Mint Other information

• each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 500 mg
• store at room temperature and avoid freezing. Close cap tightly after use.

Cherry Other information

• each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 500 mg
• each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: sodium 6 mg
• store at room temperature and avoid freezing. Close cap tightly after use.

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Original Inactive Ingredients

purified water, sodium hypochlorite

Mint Inactive Ingredients

flavor, mineral oil, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite

Cherry Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C red #28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum

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Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST) or www.bayercare.com

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