Each 5 ml suspension contains Magnesium Hydroxide USP 400 mg.
Magnesium Hydroxide is popularly known as Milk of Magnesia. It is a mildly acting antacid and laxative. It is poorly and slowly absorbed and acts by its osmotic properties in the luminal fluid which causes retention of fluid in the bowel. It is useful for emptying the bowel prior to surgical, radiological and colonoscopic procedures and can help to eliminate parasites following appropriate therapy and toxic material in some cases of poisoning. Magnesium Hydroxide is converted into Magnesium Chloride in the stomach without forming carbon dioxide.
Route of administration: Oral.
As Laxative:
As Antacid:
Or as Directed by the Physician.:
With Medicine: Magnesium Hydroxide can decrease the absorption of other drugs such as, digoxin, mycophenolate, phosphate supplements (e.g., potassium phosphate), tetracycline antibiotics, certain azole antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), and quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin).
With food & others: No significant interactions.
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an Magnesium Hydroxide overdose include nausea, vomiting, flushing, low blood pressure, a slow heartbeat.
This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Magnesium Hydroxide excreted through breast milk. So, this drug should not be used unless there are no safer alternatives.
Magnesium Hydroxide can be used as a laxative in infants and children who are more than 6 months old. Although over-the-counter use is not recommended in children less than 2 years of age unless used under the prescription of a physician.
The drug should be avoided if possible in patients with renal and hepatic failure and in those with heart block and myocardial disease.
Store below 30°C temperature & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.