From the official label (Nov 2023). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
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 14 days Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs. 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. …
Each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg store at room temperature tightly closed avoid freezing Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
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Price of Magnesium hydroxide in: United Kingdom
Products with Magnesium hydroxide as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
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relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: shake well before use do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period dose may be taken once a day preferably at bedtime, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose for accurate dosing, only use the dosing cup provided mL = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL to 60 mL children …
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
In many countries Magnesium hydroxide is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Magnesium hydroxide is sold under names such as Milantex, Pedia-lax Chewable, Inon Ace Tablet, Inon Ace Solution, Maalox Plus, Duo Fusion, Almacone, Mintox Plus. Brand names differ between countries.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years and over 30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to 11 years 15 mL to 30 mL children under 6 years ask a doctor. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg store at room temperature tightly closed avoid freezing
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.