Product Information

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0099 per ML under NDC 70000006501. Its NADAC has been published 256 times since Aug 4, 2021.

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION

magnesium hydroxide
$0.0099per ML
OTC

Strength

1200 mg/15mL

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

NDC

70000006501

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M007

On Market Since

8/1/2020

Pharmacological Classes

Calculi Dissolution Agent
Increased Large Intestinal Motility
Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity
Osmotic Activity
Osmotic Laxative
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion

Price Statistics

The NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has been published 256 times since Aug 4, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has risen 59.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0099 per ML
All-time high$0.0106 (Mar 15, 2023)
All-time low$0.0062 (Aug 4, 2021)
52-week high$0.0100
52-week low$0.0097
Median price$0.0093
Average price$0.0088
Largest weekly change+21.2% (Mar 20, 2024)
Weeks tracked256
Tracking sinceAug 4, 2021

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+1.6%

3M

+1.2%

6M

+1.1%

1Y

-0.6%

3Y

+11.5%

5Y

N/A

All

+59.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 44% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0099 per ML (NDC 70000006501), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has risen 59.5%. It has been tracked across 256 weekly CMS publications since Aug 4, 2021.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

Since Aug 4, 2021, the NADAC for MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION has ranged from a low of $0.0062 (Aug 4, 2021) to a high of $0.0106 (Mar 15, 2023), with a median of $0.0093 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, QC MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION, is $0.0055 per ML — about 44% below MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION.

Who manufactures MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION?

MILK OF MAGNESIA SUSPENSION (NDC 70000006501) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.