Magnesia is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. It acts to produce a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking a dose. Magnesia 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; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers.
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Phillips Milk Of Magnesia, Milk Of Magnesia
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magnesia
Phillips Milk Of Magnesia, Milk Of Magnesia
Uses
Magnesia is used to treat occasional episodes of constipation. It acts to produce a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking a dose. Magnesia 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; and to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers.
Storage
- Store capsule and tablet forms at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Do not freeze liquid forms of Magnesia.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How
To Use - Take Magnesia as prescribed.
- Use only temporarily to relieve constipation.
- When regularity returns, stop using the medication.
- 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 medication within 1 to 2 hours of taking Magnesia.
- Since magnesium hydroxide coats the stomach, it can prevent other drugs from being absorbed properly if taken at the same time.
Side
Effects - Magnesia may cause diarrhea.
- If diarrhea persists or worsens, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if the following effects occur: black/tarry stools or rectal bleeding.
- 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 Magnesia to a child under six years of age without first consulting a doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Magnesia.
- It is not known if magnesium hydroxide is excreted into breast milk.
- Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before using Magnesia.
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.
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 doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
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is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
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