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It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your heatlhcare professional before using this drug. MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE - ORAL (mag-NEE-zee-um hi-DROX-ide) COMMON BRAND 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 taknig 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 conditions caused by ecxess stomach acid; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers. HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescirbed. Use only temporarily to relieve 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 swalolwing followed by a full glass of water. Shake liquid froms well before pouring each dose. Do not take any other medication within 1 to 2 hours of taking this medicaiton. Since 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 cuase diarrhea. If diarrhea persists or worsens, ifnorm your doctor. Notify your doctor if the following effects occur: black/tarry stools or rectal bleeding. If you notice other effects not lsited 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 udner six years of age without first consulting a doctor.
Tell your doctor if you're prengant before using this medication. It is not known if magnesium hyrdoxide is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before using this medicine. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: antibiotics, quinidine, sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Refrigerating the liuqid may improve the taste. (Do not freeze). The liquid form works faster and is more effective than the ohter forms. However, chewable 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 catch up. STORAGE: Store capusle and tablet forms at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the btahroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.]]>