Dulcolax Liquid Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL Liquid, 354 mL — NDC 41167-0291-0 (Billing 41167-0291-00)
This is a package of 354 mL of Dulcolax Liquid Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL Liquid from Chattem, Inc., marketed since Mar 2019 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 253017
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Magnesium compounds class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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?
Patient education
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.
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
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| 41167-0291-00 You're viewing this Main listing | 354 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2019-03-01 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Of Magnesia Mint 1200 mg/15mL 00536-2470-85 | Rugby | 473 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Milk Of Magnesia Original 1200 mg/15mL 00904-0788-16 | MAJOR | 473 ml | $0.006 | — | 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/30mL 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/15mLthis 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 | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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A natural flavoring derived from cherry fruit that gives the medicine its cherry taste. It helps mask bitter drug flavors and makes the medication more pleasant to take.
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A synthetic red colorant used to give medicines their color. It helps patients identify their medication and makes the product visually appealing.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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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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A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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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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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use ● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ● this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions ● shake well immediately before each use ● for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup ● drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose ● dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses ● do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period adults and children 12 years of age and over 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to under 12 years of age 15 mL to 30 mL children 2 to under 6 years of age 5 mL to 15 mL children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have ● kidney disease ● a magnesium-restricted diet ● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks 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 fail to have a 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL) Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #28, flavor, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose, xanthan gum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Saline laxative
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have ● kidney disease ● a magnesium-restricted diet ● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If ▾
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 ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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 ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions? Call 1- 866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL CRAMP & STIMULANT FREE Dulcolax Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative Liquid LAXATIVE Cherry Flavor 12 Fl Oz (354 mL) CRAMP & STIMULANT FREE Dulcolax Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative Liquid LAXATIVE Cherry Flavor 12 Fl Oz (354 mL)
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