Milk of Magnesia
1200 mg/15mL · Suspension
- Available without prescription
- Calculi Dissolution Agent
- Active substance
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Made by
- Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2023-11-08
Saline laxative
- Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL to 60 mL
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
Full directions ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
From the official label · 2023-11-08 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- 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
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Other 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 presently 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- each 15 mL contains:
- magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg
- store at room temperature tightly closed
- avoid freezing
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Saline laxative
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D & C red no. 28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Call 833-358-6431
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Sugars
sucrose
Relevant to diabetes and dental health.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (51)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 51 of 51
- Milk of MagnesiaThis oneWithout prescriptionStrategic Sourcing Services LLCSugars
- Milk of Magnesia OriginalWithout prescriptionAmerican Health PackagingNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionAMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATIONNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionAMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATIONSugarsAlcohol (ethanol)
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionAMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATIONNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia OriginalWithout prescriptionATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.Names none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionBETTER LIVING BRANDS, LLCNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionCARDINAL HEALTHNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionCARDINAL HEALTHNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionChain Drug Marketing AssociationSugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionChain Drug Marketing AssociationNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia OriginalWithout prescriptionChain Drug Marketing AssociationNames none of these
- Dulcolax LiquidWithout prescriptionChattem, Inc.Colour dyesSugarsSugar alcohols
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionCVSNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionCVSColour dyesSugars
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionCVS PharmacyNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionDOLGENCORP, INC.Names none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionFact ProductsNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionFAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES INCNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionGeri-Care Pharmaceuticals, CorpSugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionGeri-Care Pharmaceuticals, CorpNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia OriginalWithout prescriptionGeri-Care Pharmaceuticals, CorpNames none of these
- Gentle LaxativeWithout prescriptionGERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORPColour dyesSugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionGOOD SENSENames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionGOODSENSESugars
- Milk of Magnesia OriginalWithout prescriptionGOODSENSENames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionH E BSugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionH E BNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionKROGER COMPANYNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia OriginalWithout prescriptionMAJOR Pharmaceuticals Inc.Names none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionMeijer, Inc.Sugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionMeijer, Inc.Names none of these
- Gentle LaxativeWithout prescriptionMEIJER, INC.Colour dyesSugars
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionPower Health, Products, Inc.Names none of these
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionPower Health, Products, Inc.Sugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.Names none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionPublixNames none of these
- Careone Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionRetail Business Services, LLC.Colour dyesSugars
- Careone Milk of Magnesia Original Milk of Magnesia OriginalWithout prescriptionRetail Business Services, LLC.Sugars
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionRITE AID PHARMACYColour dyesSugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionRugby LaboratoriesNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionRUGBY LABORATORIESNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionTOP CARE (TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC)Names none of these
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionTOP CARE (TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC)Colour dyesSugars
- Milk of Magnesia MintWithout prescriptionTOP CARE (TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC)Names none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionVALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANYNames none of these
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Colour dyesSugars
- Gentle LaxativeWithout prescriptionWALGREEN COMPANYColour dyesSugars
- Milk of MagnesiaWithout prescriptionWALGREEN COMPANYNames none of these
- Milk of Magnesia CherryWithout prescriptionWALGREEN COMPANYColour dyesSugars
- Gentle LaxativeWithout prescriptionWALMART INC.Colour dyesSugars
Details
| Made by | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Magnesium Hydroxide |
| Used in | Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition |
| Strength | 1200 mg/15mL |
| Form | Suspension |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE · 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 70677-1072 |
| NDC | 70677-1073 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
25 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Suspension18 products
400 mg/5mL2
400 mg/5mL · 2 companies
1200 mg/15mL13
2400 mg/30mL3
2400 mg/30mL · 3 companies
- Liquid7 products
1200 mg/15mL7
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.