HUMCO MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide suspension

Land: Verenigde Staten

Taal: Engels

Bron: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Werkstoffen:

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)

Beschikbaar vanaf:

Humco Holding Group, Inc.

INN (Algemene Internationale Benaming):

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Samenstelling:

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 80 mg in 1 mL

Toedieningsweg:

ORAL

Prescription-type:

OTC DRUG

therapeutische indicaties:

Antacid/Saline Laxative As an antacid: helps relieve acid ingestion, heartburn and sour stomach. As a laxative: For the temporary relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 1.2 to 6 hours. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, kidney desease, are on a magnesium restricted diet, a sudden change in bowel habits lasting longer than 14 days, if you are taking prescription drugs. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. If you have rectal bleeding or have no bowel movement after using this product. this could be signs of a serious codition, if you need to use a laxative for more than one week. Frequent or prolonged use may result in the dependence on laxatives.

Autorisatie-status:

OTC monograph final

Productkenmerken

HUMCO MILK OF MAGNESIA- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE SUSPENSION
HUMCO HOLDING GROUP, INC.
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_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
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HUMCO MILK OF MAGNESIA USP
Drug Facts
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg per teaspoon (5 mL)
PURPOS E
Antacid/Saline Laxative
US E
As an antacid: helps relieve acid ingestion, heartburn and sour
stomach.
As a laxative: For the temporary relief of occasional constipation.
Bowel movement is generally
produced in 1.2 to 6 hours.
WARNINGS
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE.
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, kidney desease, are on a magnesium
restricted diet, a sudden change
in bowel habits lasting longer than 14 days, if you are taking
prescription drugs. Antacids may interact
with certain prescription drugs.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR.
If you have rectal bleeding or have no bowel movement after using this
product. this could be signs of a
serious codition, if you need to use a laxative for more than one
week. Frequent or prolonged use may
result in the dependence on laxatives.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
As an antacid, do not take more than the maximum recomended daily dose
in a 24 hr. period or take the
maximum dose for more than two weeks, except under the advise of a
doctor. May have laxative effect.
If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
In the case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or
contact a Poison Control Center
immediately.
DIRECTIONS
(SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE)
As an antacid: Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 3
teaspoonfuls with a little water, or as
directed by a doctor.
As a laxative: Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 4
tablespoonfuls followed by a full 8
oz. glass of water.
Children 6 thru 11 yr. of age: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls followed by a
full 8 oz. glass of water.
children 2 thru 5 yrs. of age