MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

(mag NEE see um hye DROCK side) Brand: Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Phillips Milk of Magnesia

What is the most significant information I must know about magnesium hydroxide?

• Till taking magnesium hydroxide, speak your doctor if you have any another medical conditions, allergies, or if you take another medicines or another herbal/health supplements. Magnesium hydroxide may not be recommended in some situations.

• Do not use magnesium hydroxide as a laxative if you have stomach (abdominal) pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor. If you announcement a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks, consult your healthcare provider till using a laxative. Magnesium hydroxide must not be used for longer than one week, unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider. Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative may indicate a more serious condition; stop using magnesium hydroxide and contact your healthcare provider.

What is magnesium hydroxide?

• Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is significant for much systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium hydroxide also reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce defecation.

• Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve casual constipation (irregularity) and as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.

• Magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking magnesium hydroxide?

• Do not take magnesium hydroxide without first talking to your doctor if you have kidney disease.

• It is not known whether magnesium hydroxide will be deleterious to an unborn child. Do not take magnesium hydroxide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

• It is not known whether magnesium hydroxide will be deleterious to an nursing child. Do not take magnesium hydroxide without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take magnesium hydroxide?

• Take magnesium hydroxide exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take the tablets and capsules with a full glass of water.

• Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly till swallowing them.

• Shake the suspension well till measuring a doze. To ensure that you get the correct doze, measure the liquid form of magnesium with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

• Do not take more magnesium hydroxide than is directed.

• Store magnesium hydroxide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the doze you missed and take only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

• Symptoms of an magnesium hydroxide overdose include nausea, vomiting, flushing, low blood pressure, a slow heartbeat, drowsiness, coma, and death.

What must I avoid while taking magnesium hydroxide?

• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking magnesium hydroxide unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of magnesium hydroxide?

• Stop taking magnesium hydroxide and search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives).

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take magnesium hydroxide and conversation to your doctor if you experience diarrhea or an upset stomach.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect magnesium hydroxide?

• Till taking magnesium hydroxide, conversation to your doctor if you are taking

· a tetracycline antibiotic such as tetracycline (Sumycin, Achromycin V, and others), demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Vibramycin, Monodox, Doxy, and others), minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, and others), or oxytetracycline (Terramycin, and others);

· a fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), enoxacin (Penetrex), norfloxacin (Noroxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), grepafloxacin (Raxar), and others;

· penicillamine (Cuprimine);

· digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); or

· nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin, others).

• You not be able to take magnesium hydroxide, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

• Drugs another than those listed here can also interact with magnesium hydroxide. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any over-the-counter or prescription medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about magnesium hydroxide written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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