Acme's Milk of Magnesia Plus (Emulsion) 120ml Bottle 1's Pack
Acme's Milk of Magnesia Plus (Emulsion) 120ml Bottle 1's Pack
৳ 70.18/=
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- Stock: In Stock
- Model: MEDI-00358
- Generic: Magnesium Hydroxide + Liquid Paraffin
- Pack Size: Each Pack contains Acme's Milk of Magnesia Plus (Emulsion) 120ml Bottle 1's Pack
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Indications
Acid regurgitation, Constipation, Gastric ulcer, Gastrointestinal hyperacidity, Heartburn, Indigestion, Non ulcer dyspepsia, Osmotic laxative
Therapeutic Class
Antacid with laxative action
Pharmacology
Magnesium hydroxide increases peristaltic activity causing osmotic retention of fluids, thus resulting in bowel evacuation. It also reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form Mg chloride.
Dosage & Administration
Gastrointestinal hyperacidity:
- Adult: Up to 1 g daily, usually given in conjunction with an aluminium-containing antacid eg, aluminium hydroxide.
- Adult: 2.4-4.8 g daily as a single dose or in divided doses.
- Child: 6-11 yr: 1.2-2.4 g daily; 2-5 yr: 0.4-1.2 g daily. Doses may be given as a single dose or in divided doses.
Interaction
Decreases absorption of tetracyclines and biphosphonates. Separate administration of these and other drugs by around 2 hr.
Contraindications
Intestinal obstruction, faecal impaction; renal failure; appendicitis.
Side Effects
GI irritation, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps; hypermagnesaemia (in patients with renal impairment). Paralytic ileus.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category- A.
Precautions
Colostomy, ileostomy; electrolyte imbalance. Monitor for toxicity in patients with impaired renal function. Pregnancy.
Source: medex.com.bd
Tags:
Milk of Magnesia
, Suspension
, Acme
, Antacid
, Acidity
, Heartburn
, PEP
, Peptic Ulcer
, Gastric
, Liquid Paraffin