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Magnesium hydroxide - oral

(mag-nee-zee-um hi-drox-ide)

common brand names: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia

Phillips' Concentrated Usage: it medication is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. it acts to produce bowel movement within 6 hours of taking dose. this drug is also used for upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion or sour stomach; for peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by excess stomach acid; & to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers.

How to use Phillips' Concentrated: Take this pill as prescribed. Use only temporarily to relieve constipation. When regularity returns, stop using the tablet. Prolonged or continued use may result in laxative dependence. To be effective, chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed by a full glass of water. Shake liquid forms well before pouring each dose. do not take any other drug within 1 to 2 hours about taking this drug. since magnesium hydroxide coats the stomach, it can prevent other drugs from being absorbed properly if taken at the same time.

Phillips' Concentrated side effects: it drug may cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists or worsens, inform your pharmacist. Notify you're healthcare professional if the following effects occur: black/tarry stools or rectal bleeding. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre pharmacist or physician.

Phillips' Concentrated Precautions: do not take magnesium hydroxide before consulting your doctor if you have following conditions: kidney disease, stomach/abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. do not give it medication to children under six years of age with out 1st consulting physician. Tell you're healthcare professional if you pregnant before using this tablet. Its not known if magnesium hydroxide is excreted into breast milk. Though theyre have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your pharmacist before using this medicine.

Phillips' Concentrated drug interactions: Tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription tablets you may use, especially of: antibiotics, quinidine, sodium polystyrene sulfonate. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Phillips' Concentrated Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Phillips' Concentrated special notes: Refrigerating liquid may improve the taste. (Do not freeze). the liquid form works faster and is more effective than another forms. However, chewable tablets may be more convenient.

If you missed Phillips' Concentrated dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost clock for the next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Phillips' Concentrated Storage: Store capsule and med forms at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of it medication.

Active Ingredients : Magnesium Hydroxide