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Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for constipation.
- Classe del farmaco: Gastrointestinal Tract
- Indicato per: constipation
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Forme farmaceutiche comuni
- compressa, sospensione orale, soluzione, capsula
- Dosaggi comuni
- 1200 mg/15 ml, 1200 mg, 400 mg
- Interazioni note
- 80 (Maggiore: 7 · Moderata: 28 · Minore: 45)
- Nomi commerciali
- 33
- Paesi e mercati
- 3
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Laxative: Promotes osmotic retention of fluid, which distends the colon with increased peristaltic activity and stimulates bowel evacuation. Antacid: Reacts with hydrochloric acid in stomach to form magnesium chloride.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
Constipation (400 mg/5 mL): 30-60 mL/day PO at bedtime or in divided doses
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Safe Antacid and laxative (milk of magnesia). Little is absorbed at normal doses; occasional use is acceptable in pregnancy for heartburn or constipation. Avoid long-term high doses, especially with kidney problems.
- Allattamento
- Safe A study found no adverse effects in breastfed infants. Oral magnesium barely raises milk levels and the infant absorbs little. LactMed: can be taken while breastfeeding; no special precautions.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramping
- Electrolyte imbalance
Controindicazioni
- Renal failure
- Existing electrolyte imbalance
- Appendicitis symptoms or acute surgical abdomen
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Contraindicated in Renal failure, Existing electrolyte imbalance, Appendicitis symptoms or acute surgical abdomen, Myocardial damage or heart block.
- Contraindicated in Patients with Fecal impaction or rectal fissures, Intestinal obstruction or perforation, Undiagnosed abdominal pain.
- Use with caution in renal insufficiency.
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Interazioni principali (80)
- Ciprofloxacin + Magnesium hydroxide Major
- Dolutegravir + Magnesium hydroxide Major
- Gemifloxacin + Magnesium hydroxide Major
- Levofloxacin + Magnesium hydroxide Major
- Magnesium hydroxide + Moxifloxacin Major
- Magnesium hydroxide + Ofloxacin Major
- Magnesium hydroxide + Raltegravir Major
- Baloxavir marboxil + Magnesium hydroxide Moderate
- Bictegravir + Magnesium hydroxide Moderate
- Cabotegravir + Magnesium hydroxide Moderate
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Domande frequenti
What is Magnesium hydroxide used for?
Magnesium hydroxide is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for Constipation, Heartburn.
What side effects have been reported with Magnesium hydroxide?
Diarrhea, Abdominal cramping, Electrolyte imbalance.
Can Magnesium hydroxide be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. Antacid and laxative (milk of magnesia). Little is absorbed at normal doses; occasional use is acceptable in pregnancy for heartburn or constipation. Avoid long-term high doses, especially with kidney problems. Breastfeeding: Safe. A study found no adverse effects in breastfed infants. Oral magnesium barely raises milk levels and the infant absorbs little. LactMed: can be taken while breastfeeding; no special precautions.
What does Magnesium hydroxide interact with?
MediHelp lists 80 known interactions for Magnesium hydroxide. Major: 7 · Moderate: 28 · Minor: 45. The most serious include Ciprofloxacin, Dolutegravir, Gemifloxacin.
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