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Revision as of 03:54, 29 December 2014

Magnesium hydroxide
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

Magnesium hydroxide is a antacid that is FDA approved for the treatment of saline Laxative and antacid. Common adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting , abdominal pain.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Laxative
  • Relieves occasional constipation; generally produces a bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours.
  • Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
  • Adults and children 12 years and older: 2 to 4 tablespoons
  • Adults and children 12 years and older: 1 to 3 teaspoons with water, up to 4 times daily
Antacid
  • Relieves heartburn, sour stomach & acid indigestion.
  • Do not take more than 12 teaspoons in 24 hours
  • Do not use maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium hydroxide in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium hydroxide in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

Laxative
  • Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 to 2 tablespoons
  • Children 2 to under 6 years: 1 to 3 teaspoons

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium hydroxide in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium hydroxide in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Magnesium hydroxide Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

Use caution if the following conditions coexist.

  • Kidney disease
  • A magnesium-restricted diet
  • Stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • A sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug.
  • Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs ° laxatives may affect how other drugs work, so should be taken 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
  • When using this product as an antacid, it may have a laxative effect.

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 ° symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Magnesium hydroxide Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Magnesium hydroxide Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

  • Drug
  • Description

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

  • Pregnancy Category


Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Magnesium hydroxide in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Magnesium hydroxide during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium hydroxide in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Magnesium hydroxide in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

  • Oral

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

Overdosage

Acute Overdose

Signs and Symptoms

  • Description

Management

  • Description

Chronic Overdose

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Magnesium hydroxide Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

Structure

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Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

How Supplied

  • Each 5 mL teaspoon contains: magnesium 165mg and sodium 2 mg

Storage

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from freezing

Images

Drug Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Magnesium hydroxide in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

  • Alcohol-Magnesium hydroxide interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

Look-Alike Drug Names

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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