Magnesium Hydroxide
Over-the-CounterNombres comerciales: MILK OF MAGNESIA
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Principios Activos
| Ingrediente | Concentración |
|---|---|
| Magnesium Hydroxide | - |
Indicaciones y Uso
Dosificación y Administración
Advertencias y Precauciones
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Directions shake well before use do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period 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 the dosing cup provided mL = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 …
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious …
Magnesium Hydroxide is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Magnesium Hydroxide drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Magnesium Hydroxide label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 253017 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Magnesium Hydroxide (FDA National Drug Code)
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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS