PHILLIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA

Use a 5 ml spoon or the dosing cup provided. Doses may be taken with milk or water if desired. Do not exceed the stated dose.

As an antacid:

Adults: 5-10 ml (one or two 5 ml spoonfuls or fill the dosing cup to the first or second line). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of 60 ml in 24 hours. Children aged 3-12 years: 5 ml (one spoonful or first line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of 30 ml in 24 hours.

As a laxative:

Adults: 30-45 ml at bedtime. Repeat nightly, reducing dose each night until constipation is relieved. Children aged over 3 years: 5-10 ml at bedtime. Children aged under 3 years: to be given only on the advice of a doctor.

Elderly:

As adult dose.

9). Body System Undesirable effect Frequency Gastrointestinal disorders Abdominal pain (including colic) Diarrhoea Unknown Metabolism and nutrition disorders Hypermagnesemia – observed after prolonged administration of magnesium hydroxide to patients with renal impairment Very rare Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

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Osmotic laxatives act by increasing osmotic pressure, thereby promoting retention of fluid within the bowel, which can in turn affect water / electrolyte balance. Adequate fluid intake should be maintained during use. If diarrhoea occurs especially in children or the elderly, discontinue use immediately.

In case of renal impairment, a doctor should be consulted as hypermagnesaemia may occur. If symptoms persist or worsen, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. Do not use as a laxative for more than three consecutive days, or as an antacid for more than fourteen consecutive days.

If a laxative dose is needed every day or if there is a persistent abdominal pain further medical advice should be sought. Users taking medicines either physician prescribed or self-prescribed should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Paediatric population In young children, the use of magnesium hydroxide can produce a hypermagnesemia, especially if they present renal impairment or dehydration. This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 45ml, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.

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