Zenith Milk Of Magnesia 400 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

Title

• Zenith Milk Of Magnesia

Categories

• Laxative
• Antacid
• Magnesium Supplement
• Digestive Health
• Gastrointestinal Health

Description

• Used for constipation, heartburn, gas, nausea
• Mildly acting antacid and laxative
• Useful for emptying the bowel prior to surgical, radiological and colonoscopic procedures
• Can help to eliminate parasites following appropriate therapy and toxic material in some cases of poisoning
• Can decrease the absorption of certain drugs
• May cause diarrhea like other magnesium salts
• Should be avoided in patients with renal and hepatic failure, heart block, and myocardial disease
• Can be used cautiously in pregnancy
• Stored in a cool, dry place, protected from light

Dosage & Administration

• Laxative for Adults: 2-4 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water
• Laxative for Children (6-11 years): 1-2 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water
• Laxative for Children (2-5 years): 1-3 Teaspoonful with a full glass of water
• Antacid for Adults: 1-3 teaspoonful (5 to 15 ml) up to 4 times daily with water
• Antacid for Children (1-3 years): 1/4 teaspoonful
• Antacid for Children (3-6 years): 1/4-1/2 teaspoonful
• Antacid for Children (6-12 years): 1/2-1 teaspoonful

Indications

• Constipation
• Heartburn
• Gas
• Nausea
• Hyperacidity
• Peptic ulcer
• Stomatitis

Mode of Action

• Poorly and slowly absorbed
• Acts by its osmotic properties in the luminal fluid which causes retention of fluid in the bowel
• Converted into Magnesium Chloride in the stomach without forming carbon dioxide

Interaction

• Can decrease the absorption of digoxin
• Can decrease the absorption of mycophenolate
• Can decrease the absorption of phosphate supplements (e.g., potassium phosphate)
• Can decrease the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics
• Can decrease the absorption of certain azole antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• Can decrease the absorption of quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)

Contraindications

• Not recommended where use of laxative is contraindicated
• Long term treatment contraindicated in patients with renal failure

Side Effects

• May cause diarrhea

Precautions & Warnings

• Should be avoided in patients with renal and hepatic failure
• Should be avoided in patients with heart block and myocardial disease
• Can be used cautiously in pregnancy

Therapeutic Class

• Antacid with laxative action

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light
• Keep all medicines out of reach of children

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