Modern's Milk of Magnesia400mg/5ml
OTC- Generic:
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Company:
- Modern Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Suspension
- Pack size:
- 200ml bot
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At a glance
Magnesium Hydroxide is a mildly acting antacid and laxative used for heartburn, constipation, indigestion, and gastrointestinal hyperacidity.
Indications
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Gastrointestinal hyperacidity
- Osmotic laxative
- Acute and long-acting constipation due to hyperacidity, peptic ulcer or stomatitis
Dosage
Constipation (Adults): 30-60 mL/day (400 mg/5 mL), at bedtime or in divided doses
Acid Indigestion (Adults): 5-15 mL PO q4hr; no more than 4 doses per 24-hour period
Children (6-11 years): 15-30 mL/day; (2-5 years): 5-15 mL/day; <2 years: safety not established
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Abdominal cramping
- Diarrhea
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Hypotension
- Muscle weakness
- Respiratory depression
- Hypermagnesemia (in patients with renal impairment)
- Paralytic ileus
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in colostomy or ileostomy patients
- Caution in electrolyte imbalance
- Monitor for toxicity in patients with impaired renal function
- Caution in pregnancy
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.