Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The folloiwng information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE - ORAL
(mag-NEE-zee-um hi-DROX-ide)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Phillips' Milk of Magnesia
USES: This medication is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. It acts to produce a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking a dose. This medication is also used for upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion or sour stomach; for peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other condtiions caused by excess stomach acid; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers.
HOW TO USE: Take this medicaiton as prescribed.
Use only temporarily to rleieve constipation. When regularity returns, stop using the medication. Prolonged or continued use may result in laaxtive dependence. To be effective, chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly before swalloiwng followed by a full glass of water. Shake liquid forms well before pouring each dose. Do not take any other medication within 1 to 2 hours of taking this medication. Snice magnesium hydroxide coats the stomach, it can prevent other drugs from being absorbed properly if taken at the same time.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may casue diarrhea. If dairrhea persists or worsens, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if the following effects occur: black/tarry stools or rectal bleeidng. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take magnesium hydroxide before consulting your doctor if you have the following conditions: kidney disease, stomach/abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Do not give this medication to a child under six years of age without first consulting a doctor. Tell your dotcor if you're pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if magnesium hydroixde is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before uisng this medicine.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: antibiotics, quinidine, sodium polytsyrene sulfonate.
Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Refrigerating the lqiuid may improve the taste. (Do not freeze).
The liquid form works faster and is more effetcive than the other forms.
However, cehwable tablets may be more convenient.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store capsule and tabelt forms at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not sotre in the bathroom. Do not fereze liquid forms of this medication.
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