Magnesium Hydroxide Magnesium Hydroxide MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE WATER SACCHARIN SODIUM SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel Milk of Magnesia
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel Milk of Magnesia
Overview
Uses Laxative : relieves occasional constipation; generally produces a bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours. Antacid : relieves heartburn, sour stomach & acid indigestion.
Indications & Usage
Uses Laxative : relieves occasional constipation; generally produces a bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours. Antacid : relieves heartburn, sour stomach & acid indigestion.
Dosage & Administration
Directions Laxative : ° shake well before using ° drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose ° may be taken as a single or divided dose Antacid: ° do not take more than 12 teaspoons in 24 hours ° do not use maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks Laxative: adults and children 12 years and older: 2 to 4 tablespoons children 6 to under 12 years: 1 to 2 tablespoons children 2 to under 6 years: 1 to 3 teaspoons children under 2 years: ask a doctor Antacid: adults and children 12 years and older: 1 to 3 teaspoons with water, up to 4 times daily children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
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 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. ° antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs ° laxatives may affect how other drugs work, so should be taken 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. When using this product as an antacid, it may have a laxative effect. 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 ° symptoms last more than 2 weeks. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Purpose
Purpose Saline Laxative / Antacid
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep Out of Reach of Children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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