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Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Liquid Laxative Constipation Relief -Cherry - 12oz
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Highlights
- Stimulant free and cramp free relief of occasional constipation
- Starts working in 30 minutes to 6 hours
- Dependable constipation relief for adults and children ages 6+
- Trusted name in digestive health for over 150 years
- HSA and FSA eligible* *Check Your Plan for Coverage
Description
From the #1 Milk of Magnesia Brand, Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Wild Cherry Flavor liquid laxative is a saline laxative providing gentle overnight relief of occasional constipation* formulated with Magnesium Hydroxide to provide cramp and stimulant free relief of occasional constipation*. (This usually produces a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours). Phillips’ liquid laxative works with the body’s natural process to relieve occasional constipation. To use, adults and children 12+ take 30-60mL, children 6-11 take 15-30mL. Ask a doctor for children under 6 years old. For accurate dosing, only use dosing cup provided. Dose may be taken once a day preferably at bedtime, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor. Drink a full glass (8oz) of liquid with each dose. Ask a doctor if you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week. Constipation, or irregularity, is a condition in which stools pass more slowly than usual through the bowels (intestines), occurring when too much water is removed from the stools, becoming hardened. A variety of factors may contribute to constipation, including dehydration, lack of sufficient fiber, low physical activity, and diet changes. Phillips’ has been a trusted brand for over 150 years.
Suggested Age: 12 Years and Up
Product Warning: Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or nursing, consult a doctor if taking prescription drugs, consult a doctor if you have kidney disease, keep out of reach of children
Product Form: Liquid
Net weight: 12 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 11200760
UPC: 312843393240
Item Number (DPCI): 245-05-0104
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Active ingredients
magnesium hydroxide' '1200.0mg
Purpose
Saline laxativeDirections
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. • for accurate dosing, only use dosing cup provided • ml = milliliter Adults and children 12 years and older: 30 ml to 60 ml Children 6 to 11 years: 15 ml to 30 ml Children under 6 years: ask a doctorOther information
Alcohol 0.45%, Each 15 ml contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 3 mg, Bayer, the Bayer cross and Phillips' are registered trademarks of Bayer.Inactive ingredients
inactive ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, d&c red #28, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite, sucrose, xanthan gum' '
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.13 inches length x 2.61 inches width x 7.05 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.99 pounds
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Q: Is this product on glass or a plastic bottle?
submitted by Jen - 10 months ago
A: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Liquid Laxative comes in a plastic bottle.
submitted byPhillips - 10 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is the cherry version a reddish color or white like the regular?
submitted by Seth100 - 1 year ago
A: The cherry flavored Phillips' Milk of Magnesia will be pink.
submitted byPhillips - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: what is the dose for milk of magnesia
submitted by Mara - 5 years ago
A: The dosage for adults and children 12 years and older is to take 30 mL to 60 mL. For children 6 to 11, the dosage is 15 mL to 30 mL. We recommend you speak with a doctor for children under 6. Shake well before use. Do not exceed that maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period. Dose make 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. Please use the provided dosing cup for accurate dosing.
submitted byPhillips - 5 years agoBrand expert
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48 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Simply smooth release!
If you're struggling through constipation, pleaaase get the stuff! Its a smooth, planless solution. I choose this over other laxatives because it does not give me tummy cramps, or make my tummy sick. Simply smooth release!
5 out of 5 stars
25 September, 2025Verified purchase
Quick relief
Purchased this for a family member who was having a tough time going… she said it was a quick relief.
1 out of 5 stars
21 September, 2025
originally posted on phillipsdigestive.com
Terrible
Alright somewhere along the lines of forming this formula of Milk Of Mag you messed up. And by messed up I me terribly messed up. Please try and reformulate this may have been the worse experience I’ve ever had. I gag every time I think of this product. This isn’t even an exaggeration but straight truth. One the texture, why does it have to be so thick? Two the flavoring is rancid. Three I took this hours ago and still want to throw up. I’m disgusted.
5 out of 5 stars
18 September, 2025
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Like it
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia is a sugar-free saline laxative that provides gentle relief from occasional constipation, often working within 30 minutes. Infused with a fresh mint flavor, it contains naturally sourced magnesium hydroxide, which helps promote bowel movements without harsh stimulants or cramps.
5 out of 5 stars
12 September, 2025
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Put the sugar back.
Why did you reduce the sugar by 40%? It tasted great, but now sorta yucky! You should go back to the original ! Then, just do a sugar free. The stuff works great, but tastes yucky, now.
1 out of 5 stars
17 August, 2025
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Milk of Mag. Product Has Been Diluted ! 🤬
Diluted product ! I’ve taken this product for a couple decades. Recently it’s been diluted. You can tell it’s diluted because it’s so thin and it takes four times the amount to make it work! This is a shady business practice, and whoever decided that this ought to be fired from Beyer. A product that people have depended on for so long in this country has turned it back on us.. I will be cautious to avoid anything made by Bayer. 👎🏿
1 out of 5 stars
3 August, 2025
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Awful Side Effects.
Horrible taste and texture, and made me sick to my stomach with the additional fun of diarrhea. And that was at small dose of 30ml.
4 out of 5 stars
1 August, 2025
originally posted on phillipsdigestive.com
Fast Acting
I have used this for fifty years. It has always provided quick and effective relief!
4 out of 5 stars
18 May, 2025
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Crazy label guidelines
I bought this product today. MOM works great. BUT: The label says to store at room temperature but doesn't say anything about after opening. I just read online that milk of magnesia must be refrigerated after opening to preserve freshness. It also says that it will help pass a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 6 hours. Yet it recommends taking it at bedtime so you can poop in bed. These guidelines are crazy. So should it be refrigerated or not? I think better yes than be sorry later. Should I chance pooping in bed? I don't think so. I'll take it earlier.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 April, 2025
Best invention
Best thing ever I first found out about it after having a c-section since you can’t push and with medicine you get constipated. Well it worked magic so now whenever I feel the same or just need a release I drink a little. Like everyone else mentions do not take the recommendation because you will never leave the toilet. Don’t forget to drink water with the recommended amount because if you don’t it’s like eating hot Cheetos all day !
5 out of 5 stars
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Relief at last - yay!
I was seriously constipated after taking a heavy-duty antibiotic. I called my insurance company's advice nurse, the urgent care people, and my doctor suggested. I bought Milk of Magnesia after I saw it mentioned in the Mayo Clinic book on Digestive Care. I took it at 10:00 last night, and voila!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 February, 2025Verified purchase
Magical
This is one of the few pregnancy-safe solutions for the absolute agony of being endlessly stopped up while you’re growing a human. I tried magnesium citrate first and it did nothing. DO NOT take the full dose to start. It says take 30-60ml. I took 45 and it was…a lot. Mind you, I had not gone properly in over a month and it was still too much. Stuff cleans you out. I’ve never felt such relief. Next time I used 30ml and honestly I think I could still use less and still have it be effective. Tastes like liquid tums. Not great, not horrible.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
30 January, 2025Verified purchase
Do not use if you have problems
Horrible. Like the other review just makes you super bloated.
3 out of 5 stars
13 January, 2025
originally posted on phillipsdigestive.com
Crazy.
it definitely opened the flood gates, except it kept me up all night crapping my pants 😊👍🏾
1 out of 5 stars
6 January, 2025
originally posted on phillipsdigestive.com
Made me suicidal
On the advice of my doctor I took this for my constipation issies The two months I was on it o was depressed. , I cried every day. No idea why. The day I was suicidal o knew something was wrong and stopped it. All the depression lifted. A month later I tried it for 2 days. Cried all morning. Poison
5 out of 5 stars
16 November, 2024
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Gentle
Product works well for me, Not harsh or anything, Taste I prefer cherry 🍒 and o the stomach gentle for for me . I go about 30 minutes after, must drink water right after taking too.
5 out of 5 stars
2 November, 2024Verified purchase
Works great, but don't take a lot
This stuff is great. I was in the hospital for about a week and when I came home I had constipation for about 3 weeks! Nothing worked!! (and I tried a lot of things). But when I tried this, it was amazing. Caution though -- start with a small amount (like a table spoon). DO NOT start with a cupful! ;-)
5 out of 5 stars
26 October, 2024
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Good Product
I take Milk of Magnesia on a regular basis. It is a very good product.
5 out of 5 stars
19 August, 2024
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CHARLET
WORKS GREAT, GETS THE JOB DONE, SMOOTH, SMELLS GOOD
5 out of 5 stars
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17 August, 2024
Works and works quickly
As a chronically constipated girlie for the past 2 years out of no where, this is some of the best stuff I’ve tried. It’s INSTANT. if I take close to the full amount my tummy is bubbling within about an hour. I will have liquid for a few hours but nothing feels better than draining a backed up system so I’ll take what I can get. Stay close to a restroom though.