Magnesium hydroxide
Sold as Abantwana milk of magnesia, Phipp's milk of magnesia mint, Phipp's milk of magnesia cherry, Resmed mist mag hydroxide, Phipp's milk of magnesia tutti frutti flavour, M&p milk of magnesia, *** milk of magnesia unimed, Phipp's milk of magnesia, Impilo milk of magnesia, Quma antacid, Deopens antacid, Baby's own tummy
No structure available
This product's active ingredient could not be matched to a single known compound.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 8
- Registrations
- 12
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gr Pharmaceuticals (1967) (Pty) LtdCancelled | Abantwana milk of magnesia | Not stated | 280695 | Not determined | None |
| Tiger consumer brands | Phipp's milk of magnesia mint, Phipp's milk of magnesia cherry, Phipp's milk of magnesia tutti frutti flavour, Phipp's milk of magnesia | Not stated | 300066, 300067, 350047, E0628 | Not determined | None |
| Resmed healthcare | Resmed mist mag hydroxide | Not stated | 340238 | Not determined | None |
| Medicine Developers International (Pty) Ltd | M&p milk of magnesia | Not stated | 380298 | Not determined | None |
| Mdi Healthcare CC | *** milk of magnesia unimed | Not stated | 380328 | Not determined | None |
| Avid Brands S.A. (Pty) Ltd | Impilo milk of magnesia, Quma antacid | 425 mg/5 ml | E0764, E0840 | Not determined | PIPIL |
| Phyto Otc Health (Pty) Ltd | Deopens antacid | tablets | X0189 | Not determined | None |
| Mentholatum south africa | Baby's own tummy | Not stated | X0391 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abantwana milk of magnesia EACH 5 ML SUSPENSION CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 MG | Not listed | 28069528/11/0695 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Phipp's milk of magnesia mint Each 5,0 ml suspension contains: Magnesium Hydroxide 400,0 mg | Not listed | 30006630/11/0066 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Phipp's milk of magnesia - cherry EACH 5 ml CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400,0 mg | - | 30006730/11/1967 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Resmed mist mag hydroxide EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS MAGNESIUM OXIDE EQUIVALENT TO MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 425,0 mg | Not listed | 34023834/11.4.1/0238 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Phipp's milk of magnesia - tutti frutti flavour EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 425,0 mg | - | 35004735/11/0047 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| M&p milk of magnesia EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 425,0 mg | Not listed | 38029838/11.4.1/0298 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| *** milk of magnesia unimed EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS: MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 425,0 mg | Not listed | 38032838/16.1/0328 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Phipp's milk of magnesia EACH 5 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 425 mg | Not listed | E0628E/11/628 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Impilo milk of magnesia EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS: MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 425,0 mg | 425 mg/5 mlSuspension | E0764E/11.4/764Approved 21 August 2024 | Registered | Not determined | PIPIL |
| Quma antacid EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 106,0 mg | Not listed | E0840E/11.4.1/840 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Deopens antacid tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 310 mg | Tablets | X0189X/11.4/189 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Baby's own tummy EACH TABLET CONTAINS MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 25 mg | Not listed | X0391X/11.4.1/391 | Registered | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product
S1: Magnesium
- in oral preparations or mixtures containing more than 250 mg of Magnesium per recommended daily dose alone or in combination with other active pharmaceutical ingredients. (S0)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 815 to 816
2 of 2 approved products with this ingredient carry S4 on their leaflet.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
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