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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 hypermagnesemia.
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
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 have following symptoms.
Rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition
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.
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
There is limited information regarding Magnesium hydroxide overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
