Active Ingredient (in each 15 mL Tbsp) | | Purpose |
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Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg | | Saline laxative |
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Uses - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in ? 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 more than 2 weeks
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Directions- 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
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adults and children 12 years and older | | 2 to 4 Tbsp |
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6 to 11 years | | 1 to 2 Tbsp |
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children under 6 years | | ask a doctor |
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Other information each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: calcium 20 mg, magnesium 520 mg and sodium 2 mg. |
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Inactive Ingredients: flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite.