Milk Of Magnesia114 ml
Oral Suspension
Magnesium Hydroxide
ACME Laboratories Ltd.
Product Code : 10766
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Medicine overview
Indications of Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml
Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml suspension is used in constipation, heart burn, gas and nausea. It is also indicated in acute and long acting constipation due to hyper acidity and peptic ulcer or stomatitis.
Theropeutic Class
Antacid with laxative action
Pharmacology
Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml 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. Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml is converted into Magnesium Chloride in the stomach without forming carbon dioxide
Dosage & Administration of Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml
As Laxative:
Adults: 2-4 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water.
Children: 6-11 years: 1-2 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water. 2-5 years: 1-3 Teaspoonful with a full glass of water.
As Antacid:
Adults: 1-3 teaspoonful (5 to 15 ml) up to 4 times daily with water.
Children: 1-3 years: ¼ teaspoonful. 3-6 years: ¼-½ teaspoonful. 6-12 years: ½-1 teaspoonful
Dosage of Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml
As Laxative:
Adults: 2-4 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water.
Children: 6-11 years: 1-2 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water. 2-5 years: 1-3 Teaspoonful with a full glass of water.
As Antacid:
Adults: 1-3 teaspoonful (5 to 15 ml) up to 4 times daily with water.
Children: 1-3 years: ¼ teaspoonful. 3-6 years: ¼-½ teaspoonful. 6-12 years: ½-1 teaspoonful
Interaction of Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml
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).
Contraindications
Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml should not be administered where use of laxative is contraindicated. Long term treatment of Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml is contraindicated in patients with renal failure.
Side Effects of Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml
Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml in common with other magnesium salts may cause diarrhoea.
Precautions & Warnings
The drug should be avoided if possible in patients with renal and hepatic failure and in those with heart block and myocardial disease. The drug may be used cautiously in pregnancy.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Drug Classes
Antacid with laxative action
Mode Of Action
Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml 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. Milk Of Magnesia 114 ml is converted into Magnesium Chloride in the stomach without forming carbon dioxide
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