Milk of Magnesia Magnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg/30mL Suspension
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Magnesium compounds class.
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🩺 Clinical
Magnesium hydroxide is used to treat occasional constipation in children and adults on a short-term basis. Magnesium hydroxide is in a class of medications called saline laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It depends on the product you pick up. Most magnesium hydroxide products — like Dulcolax liquid, Colace Fast-Acting Saline Laxative, MiraFAST soft chews, and many Milk of Magnesia...
- What is magnesium hydroxide actually used for?
- Yes, a few things matter here. If you're taking a liquid or suspension, shake it well before every use. Whatever form you take, follow it with a full 8-ounce glass of water or anot...
- How should I take it — does it matter when or how I drink it?
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Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Magnesium Hydroxide (OTC drug) — tap one for details:
Magnesium Hydroxide (OTC drug) may be associated with lower levels of 3 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
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A silicone-based compound made of linked silicon and oxygen atoms arranged in a ring structure. It acts as a solvent, carrier, or conditioning agent to help distribute active ingredients evenly and improve product texture and spreadability.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener and film-former derived from cellulose. In medicines, it's used to create coatings on tablets and capsules, control how fast the drug dissolves, and improve the product's texture and stability.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Potassium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid and potassium. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to adjust and maintain the pH balance of the product, helping keep it stable and palatable.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 00536-2470-85 | Rugby | 473 ml | $0.007 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 00904-0788-16 | MAJOR | 473 ml | $0.007 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 63868-0310-12 | Chain | 355 ml | $0.009 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 00536-1319-83 | RUGBY | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 46122-0435-40 | AMERISOURCEBERGEN | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 46122-0436-40 | AMERISOURCEBERGEN | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 46122-0437-40 | AMERISOURCEBERGEN | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 70000-0061-01 | CARDINAL | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 70000-0065-01 | CARDINAL | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 70677-1072-01 | Strategic | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 70677-1073-01 | STRATEGIC | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 70677-1074-01 | STRATEGIC | 355 ml | $0.010 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30mL 00121-0431-30 | PAI | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 00363-0647-12 | WALGREEN | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 00363-0649-12 | WALGREEN | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 1200 mg/15mL 00363-1634-12 | WALGREEN | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 00363-1648-12 | WALGREEN | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Humco Milk of Magnesia 80 mg/mL 00395-1672-16 | Humco | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30mLthis 00904-7564-73 | Major | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 11822-0399-04 | RITE | 355 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 11822-3329-08 | RITE | 355 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 17856-0788-01 | ATLANTIC | 10 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 21130-0649-12 | BETTER | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 30142-0547-12 | KROGER | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 30142-0649-12 | KROGER | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 36800-0649-12 | TOP | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia mint 1200 mg/15mL 36800-0674-12 | TOP | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 36800-0684-12 | TOP | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 37808-0064-12 | H | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 37808-0889-12 | H | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 37808-0901-12 | H | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dulcolax Liquid 1200 mg/15mL 41167-0291-00 | Chattem, | 354 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 49035-0636-12 | Wal-Mart | 355 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 49035-0649-26 | Wal-Mart | 769 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 50804-0647-12 | GOOD | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 50804-0648-12 | GOODSENSE | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 50804-0649-12 | GOODSENSE | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia 400 mg/5mL 55154-9403-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 55319-0647-12 | FAMILY | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 55319-0648-12 | FAMILY | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 55910-0649-12 | DOLGENCORP, | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 56062-0649-12 | Publix | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30mL 57237-0314-31 | Rising | 100 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 1200 mg/15mL 57896-0615-12 | GERI-CARE | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 57896-0647-12 | Geri-Care | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 57896-0648-12 | Geri-Care | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 57896-0649-12 | Geri-Care | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| milk of magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 59779-0332-35 | CVS | 769 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 60687-0429-76 | American | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia 400 mg/5mL 63739-0196-10 | McKesson | 10 cups | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 63868-0787-57 | Chain | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 63868-0788-57 | Chain | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 63941-0647-12 | VALU | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 63941-0648-12 | VALU | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 63941-0649-12 | VALU | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Premier Value Milk of Magnesia 80 mg/mL 68016-0850-16 | Pharmacy | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 68788-8638-03 | Preferred | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 69842-0278-81 | CVS | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 69842-0318-79 | CVS | 769 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 69842-0332-92 | CVS | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Careone Milk of magnesia Original Milk of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 72476-0661-05 | Retail | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CareOne Milk of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 72476-0665-05 | Retail | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 1200 mg/15mL 79481-0195-01 | MEIJER, | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia mint 1200 mg/15mL 79481-0647-01 | Meijer, | 769 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 79481-0648-01 | Meijer, | 769 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 1200 mg/15mL 79903-0324-12 | WALMART | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 80447-0649-12 | Fact | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk of Magnesia 400 mg/5mL 81033-0014-52 | Kesin | 100 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 83324-0188-12 | Chain | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 85740-0647-12 | Power | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Cherry 1200 mg/15mL 85740-0648-12 | Power | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia 1200 mg/15mL 85740-0649-12 | Power | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00904-7564-73 You're viewing this | 10 TRAY in 1 CASE (0904-7564-73) / 10 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 30 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE (0904-7564-62) | 2026-01-08 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses as Antacid • relieves • heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • and upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Uses as Saline Laxative • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) • this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions for Antacid • shake well before use • mL=milliliters • adults and children 12 years of age or older: 30 mL (1 dose) up to 2 times a day or as directed by a doctor • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Directions for Saline Laxative • do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL in a 24 hour period • shake well before use • mL=milliliters • drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose • adults and children 12 years of age or older: 30 mL to 60 mL (1 to 2 doses) • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor • the dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings for Antacid Ask a doctor before use if you have • kidney disease • a magnesium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use If you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product • do not take more than 60 mL (2 doses) in a 24-hour period • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and superision of a doctor • may cause a laxative effect 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.
Warnings for Saline Laxative Ask a doctor before use if you have • kidney disease • a magnesium-restricted diet • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 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 • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.
These could be signs of a seriouscondition. • you need to use a laxative for more that 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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information for Antacid • each 30 mL contains: magnesium 1 g • store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) • protect from freezing • tamper-evident: do not use if seal on cup is missing or torn
Other information for Saline Laxative • each 30 mL contains: magnesium 1 g • store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) • protect from freezing • tamper-evident: do not use if seal on cup is missing or torn
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each 30 mL dose) Magnesium hydroxide 2400 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients antifoam af emulsion, flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium saccharin, sorbitol
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antacid / Saline Laxative