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CAS NUMBER: 1309-42-8
EC NUMBER: 215-170-3
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mg(OH)2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 58.320
Magnesium Hydroxide is a solution of magnesium hydroxide with antacid and laxative properties. Milk of magnesium exerts its antacid activity in low doses such that all hydroxide ions that enter the stomach are used to neutralize stomach acid. This agent exerts its laxative effect in higher doses so that hydroxide ions are able to move from the stomach to the intestines where they attract and retain water, thereby increasing intestinal movement (peristalsis) and inducing the urge to defecate.
Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. It occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It is a white solid with low solubility in water (Ksp = 5.61×10−12).
Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids, such as milk of magnesia.
Magnesium Hydroxid a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium hydroxide reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.
Magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound. It is naturally found as the mineral brucite. Magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid or a laxative in either an oral liquid suspension or chewable tablet form. Additionally, magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties and is thus used commercially as a fire retardant. It can also be used topically as a deodorant or for the relief of canker sores (aphthous ulcers).
Magnesium Hydroxid a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium hydroxide reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.
Magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Magnesium hydroxide is used to treat constipation and acid indigestion. Magnesium hydroxide is available over-the-counter (OTC) and as a generic.
Magnesium Hydroxide is available under the following different brand names: Milk of Magnesia.
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound. It is naturally found as the mineral brucite.
Magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid or a laxative in either an oral liquid suspension or chewable tablet form.
Additionally, magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties and is thus used commercially as a fire retardant.
Magnesium Hydroxid can also be used topically as a deodorant or for the relief of canker sores (aphthous ulcers).
Magnesium is a natural mineral. Magnesium hydroxide decreases stomach acid and increases the amount of water in the intestines that may induce the movements of bowel.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative for the relief of occasional constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, stomach acid, and heartburn.
Magnesium Hydroxide is generally immediately available in most volumes.
High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Magnesium Hydroxid, the OH- anion composed of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, is commonly present in nature and is one of the most widely studied molecules in physical chemistry.
Magnesium Hydroxid compounds have diverse properties and uses, from base catalysis to detection of carbon dioxide.
In a watershed 2013 experiment, scientists at JILA (the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics) achieved evaporative cooling of compounds for the first time using hydroxide molecules, a discovery that may lead to new methods of controlling chemical reactions and could impact a range of disciplines, including atmospheric science and energy production technologies.
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Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2.
Magnesium hydroxide occurs in nature as the mineral brucite.
Magnesium hydroxide is a white solid with low solubility in water (Ksp = 5.61×10−12).
Magnesium hydroxide is a common ingredient in antacids such as milk of magnesium.
Magnesium Hydroxide is a magnesium hydroxide solution with antacid and laxative properties.
Magnesium milk exerts Magnesium hydroxide antacid activity at low doses such that all hydroxide ions that enter the stomach are used to neutralize stomach acid.
This agent Magnesium hydroxides exert a laxative effect at higher doses so that the hydroxide ions move from the stomach to the intestines to attract and retain water, thereby increasing bowel movement (peristalsis) and inducing the urge to defecate.
Magnesium Hydroxid is a magnesium hydroxide in which the magnesium atom is attached to two hydroxide groups.
Magnesium hydroxide has antacid and flame retardant role.
Magnesium Hydroxid a naturally occurring mineral.
Magnesium hydroxide reduces stomach acid and can increase water in the intestines, causing bowel movements.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, heartburn, and heartburn.
Magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound.
Magnesium hydroxide occurs naturally as the mineral brucite.
Magnesium hydroxide is available as an antacid or laxative in oral liquid suspension or chewable tablet form.
In addition, magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressant and flame retardant properties and is therefore used commercially as a fire retardant.
Magnesium hydroxide can also be used topically as a deodorant or to relieve canker sores (aphthous ulcers).
Magnesium hydroxide is used to produce high purity magnesium containing derivatives for both technical and pharmaceutical end uses where the use of magnesium oxide is not indicated due to undesirable heat generation.
Magnesium hydroxide is best known as the active ingredient in Milk of Magnesia, an antacid and laxative which has been used for 150 years. It forms a suspension in water, and its reaction with acid only dissolves it gradually, giving it long-lasting effects. At higher doses, rather than acid neutralization, its primary action is to hold water, as it is not absorbed by the large intestine, relieving constipation.
Magnesium Hydroxid is also used as a fire retardant and smoke repressor in various applications due to an endothermic decomposition reaction which takes place at 332°C, releasing magnesia and water. Further applications include wastewater treatment, as a fuel additive, and production of magnesium salts.
USES:
Magnesium hydroxide come as a chewable tablet, tablet, and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth.
Magnesium Hydroxid usually is taken as a single daily dose (preferably at bedtime) or you may divide the dose into two or more parts over one day.
Magnesium hydroxide usually causes a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 6 hours after taking it.
Follow the directions on the package or on your product label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take magnesium hydroxide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid with other medications to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
This medication is used for a short time to treat occasional constipation.
Magnesium Hydroxid is a laxative (osmotic-type) that is thought to work by drawing water into the intestines, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines.
This medication is also used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.
It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.
This medicine is used for a short time to treat occasional constipation.
Magnesium Hydroxid is a laxative (osmotic type) that is thought to work by drawing water into the intestines, an effect that helps to cause bowel movements.
Magnesium Hydroxid is also used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid, such as heartburn, stomach upset, or indigestion.
Magnesium Hydroxid's an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.
Constipation- Taking magnesium by mouth is helpful as a laxative for constipation and for preparing the intestine for medical treatment.
Indigestion- Taking magnesium as an antacid by mouth reduces the symptoms of heartburn.
Various magnesium compounds may be used, but magnesium hydroxide appears to work fastest.
Deficiency of magnesium- Taking magnesium is helpful in the treatment and prevention of magnesium deficiency.
Magnesium deficiency usually occurs when people have liver disorders, heart failure, vomiting or diarrhoea, kidney dysfunction, and other conditions.
High blood pressure in pregnancy- (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia).
Administering magnesium intravenously (via IV) or as a shot is considered the treatment of choice for the reduction of high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) and for the treatment of eclampsia, including the development of seizures.
Research suggests that the use of magnesium reduces the risk of seizures.
Take the product by mouth as directed. For the chewable shape, chew thoroughly before swallowing.
Shake the bottle well before each dose for the liquid form. Carefully measure your dose using a special measuring device/spoon.
Do not use a household spoon because you may not have the correct dose.
If you are taking this medicine for constipation, drink a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) with each dose.
Follow all the given directions on the product package or use it as directed by your doctor.
Extended use or overuse of this drug for constipation may result in laxative dependence and ongoing constipation.
Overuse may also cause persistent diarrhea, loss of too much body water (dehydration), and mineral imbalance.
Inform the doctor if your condition persists or continues to get worse.
For constipation problems, bowel movements may take between 30 minutes and 6 hours.
Tell your doctor if this product does not cause bowel movements, if you need to use this or other laxative products on a regular basis for more than 1 week or if you have rectal bleeding.
If you have stomach acid problems, do not take the maximum dose of this medicine for more than 2 weeks unless directed by your doctor.
Magnesium hydroxide is used for a short time to treat occasional constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is a laxative (osmotic type) thought to work by drawing water into the intestines, an effect that helps the bowels move.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.
Magnesium hydroxide is an antacid that works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.
Magnesium hydroxide is an excellent flame retardant for plastics and rubber products.
In environmental protection, it can be used as flue gas desulfurization agent, being able to replace the caustic soda and lime as acid-containing waste water neutralizer.
Magnesium Hydroxid can also used as oil additive with anti-corrosion and desulfurization effect.
In addition, it can also be used for the electronics industry, medicine, sugar refining, for insulation materials and the manufacture of other magnesium salt products.
One important application of Magnesium Hydroxide is the use of the material in the pharmaceutical industry, for example as antacid to neutralize stomach acids and as laxative.
The largest industrial application of Magnesium Hydroxide is flame retardants for articles such as roofing, isolation materials, plastic articles and coatings.
The mechanism of flame retardancy is based on the endothermic decomposition of the material into MgO and H2O.
This reaction adsorbs heat, which delays ignition of the associated substance.
The water that is released dilutes combustible gases and inhibits oxygen from aiding the combustion.
Magnesium hydroxide is a white chemical compound that can be found in nature as the mineral brucite.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid to treat gastrointestinal issues such as constipation, indigestion, sour stomach and stomach formation.
Magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressant and flame retardant qualities, making Magnesium hydroxide useful in a variety of fire retardant applications.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used in the treatment of wastewater and desulfurization of flue gases.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as a cellulose preservative and alternative neutralizing agent in the pulp and paper industry.
How to use magnesium hydroxide
Take this product by mouth as directed.
For the liquid form, shake the bottle well before each dose.
Measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon.
Do not use a household spoon as you may not get the correct dose.
If you are taking this medicine for constipation, drink a glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water with each dose.
Follow all directions on the product package or use as directed by your doctor.
If you are unsure of any information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The dosage depends on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Long-term use or overuse of this drug for constipation can cause dependence on laxatives and ongoing constipation.
Overuse can also cause persistent diarrhea, loss of too much body water (dehydration), and mineral imbalances (e.g. high magnesium).
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic salt i.e.
Magnesium hydroxide is not carbon based like the molecules of life and Magnesium hydroxide consists of positively and negatively charged particles.
The chemical formula is Mg(OH)2 where the magnesium particles are positively charged and the OH particles called hydroxide groups are negatively charged.
Although magnesium hydroxide is solid if not mixed with water, you will usually find magnesium hydroxide as a liquid at the pharmacy.
Magnesium hydroxide mixed with water is called milk of magnesia.
-Precursor to MgO:
Most Mg(OH)2 that is produced industrially, as well as the small amount that is mined, is converted to fused magnesia (MgO).
Magnesia is valuable because it is both a poor electrical conductor and an excellent thermal conductor.
-Health:
Magnesium hydroxide is used in suspension as either an antacid or a laxative, depending on concentration.
As an antacid, magnesium hydroxide is dosed at approximately 0.5–1.5 g in adults and works by simple neutralization, by which the hydroxide ions from the Mg(OH)2 combine with acidic H+ ions produced in the form of hydrochloric acid by parietal cells in the stomach, to produce water.
As a laxative, magnesium hydroxide is dosed at 2–5 g, and works in a number of ways.
First, Mg2+ is poorly absorbed from the intestinal tract, so it draws water from the surrounding tissue by osmosis.
Not only does this increase in water content soften the feces, it also increases the volume of feces in the intestine (intraluminal volume) which naturally stimulates intestinal motility.
Furthermore, Mg2+ ions cause the release of cholecystokinin (CCK), which results in intraluminal accumulation of water, electrolytes, and increased intestinal motility.
Some sources claim that the hydroxide ions themselves do not play a significant role in the laxative effects of milk of magnesia, as basic solutions (i.e., solutions of hydroxide ions) are not strongly laxative, and non-basic Mg2+ solutions, like MgSO4, are equally strong laxatives, mole for mole.
Only a small amount of the magnesium from magnesium hydroxide is usually absorbed by the intestine (unless one is deficient in magnesium).
However, magnesium is mainly excreted by the kidneys so long-term, daily consumption of milk of magnesia by someone suffering from kidney failure could lead in theory to hypermagnesemia.
Unabsorbed drug is excreted in feces; absorbed drug is excreted rapidly in urine.
-As food additive:
Magnesium Hydroxid is added directly to human food, and is affirmed as generally recognized as safe by the FDA.
Magnesium Hydroxid is known as E number E528.
Magnesium hydroxide is marketed for medical use as chewable tablets, as capsules, powder, and as liquid suspensions, sometimes flavored.
These products are sold as antacids to neutralize stomach acid and relieve indigestion and heartburn.
Magnesium Hydroxid also is a laxative to alleviate constipation.
As a laxative, the osmotic force of the magnesia acts to draw fluids from the body.
High doses can lead to diarrhea, and can deplete the body's supply of potassium, sometimes leading to muscle cramps.
Some magnesium hydroxide products sold for antacid use (such as Maalox) are formulated to minimize unwanted laxative effects through the inclusion of aluminum hydroxide, which inhibits the contractions of smooth muscle cells in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby counterbalancing the contractions induced by the osmotic effects of the magnesium hydroxide.
-Other niche uses:
Magnesium hydroxide is also a component of antiperspirant.
Magnesium hydroxide is useful against canker sores (aphthous ulcer) when used topically.
-Waste water treatment:
Magnesium hydroxide powder is used industrially to neutralize acidic wastewaters.
Magnesium Hydroxid is also a component of the Biorock method of building artificial reefs.
-Fire retardant:
Natural magnesium hydroxide (brucite) is used commercially as a fire retardant.
Most industrially used magnesium hydroxide is produced synthetically.
Like aluminium hydroxide, solid magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties.
This property is attributable to the endothermic decomposition it undergoes at 332 °C (630 °F):
The heat absorbed by the reaction retards the fire by delaying ignition of the associated substance.
The water released dilutes combustible gases.
Common uses of magnesium hydroxide as a flame retardant include additives to cable insulation (i.e. cables for high quality cars, submarines, the Airbus A380, Bugatti Veyron and the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2, etc.), insulation plastics, roofing (e.g. London Olympic Stadium), and various flame retardant coatings. Other mineral mixtures that are used in similar fire retardant applications are natural mixtures of huntite and hydromagnesite.
APPLICATION:
Used as the material in various kinds of aluminides, as the retardant agent in plastic, latex industries.
Magnesium Hydroxid is used in paper making, paints, toothpaste, pigments, drying agent, pharmaceuticals industry and artificial achate.
Active aluminum hydroxide used in plastic, rubber industries.
Magnesium Hydroxid’s also extensive used in electrician, LDPE cable material, rubber industry, as insulating layer of electric wire and cable, restrictive coating, adiabator and conveyor belt.
Magnesium hydroxide is flame retardant.
Magnesium hydroxide is commonly used as a long-acting antacid.
The liquid formulation of magnesium hydroxide is called milk of magnesia.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative.
Magnesium hydroxide is used in combination with aluminum hydroxide to treat diarrhea.
The naturally occurring form of magnesium hydroxide is brucite.
Magnesium hydroxide is an excellent flame retardant for plastics and rubber products.
In environmental protection, it is taken as flue gas desulfurization agent and can replace the caustic soda and lime as the neutralizer of acid-containing waste water and the absorbent of the heavy metal.
In addition, it can also be used for the electronics industry, medicine, sugar refining, as insulation materials and for the manufacturing of other magnesium salt products.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as a flue gas desulfurization absorbent.
In the 20th century, before the 1970s, most flue gas desulfurization applied sodium hydroxide method, limestone gypsum method.
However, due to the secondary pollution of the byproducts to the environment, it has been switched to hydrogen magnesium oxide method since the 20th century; as acidic wastewater neutralizer; as the flame retardants of the synthetic resin; it was previously often used of bromine, phosphorus, chlorine and inorganic salt system.
In these products, it had been mostly used of the aluminum hydroxide in these products.
However, it has now been converted to magnesium hydroxide , mainly due to that in the thermoplastic resin, it can be increased of decomposition temperature to 350 ℃ or more with magnesium hydroxide; it is medically used for the control of gastric acid and laxatives; food additives, as a mineral additive, color protection agent, desiccant, alkali agent and aid of sugar production; used as a chemical reagent for measuring ammonium salt: Mg (OH) 2 + 2NH4Cl → MgCl2 + 2NH4OH.
Magnesium Hydroxid has a variety of advantage including being smoke-free, non-toxic, non-corrosive, cheap and easy to get advantages.
Moreover, the temperature of its decomposition for release of water is higher than aluminum hydroxide, being more suitable for the requirement of high-temperature processing.
Magnesium hydroxide can be used as the flame retardants of polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, EPDM, unsaturated polyester and other plastics and rubber.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid for short-term relief of stomach upset and as a laxative for short-term treatment of constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is available alone and in combination with other over-the-counter ingredients in over-the-counter products to relieve stomach upset.
Magnesium Hydroxid is a natural mineral.
Magnesium hydroxide reduces stomach acid and increases the amount of water in the intestines, which can induce bowel movements.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, stomach acid, and heartburn.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Magnesium hydroxide is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a specific gravity of 2.4 and a Mohs hardness of around 3.0.
Magnesium Hydroxid loses 30.9% of its mass as water vapor on heating above 450°C.
Magnesium Hydroxid being soluble in dilute acid and ammonium salt solution, but almost insoluble in water and alcohol.
The solubility in water (18 ° C) was 0.0009g/100g.
Magnesium hydroxide is used as highly effective non-toxic inorganic flame retardant, filler, and smoke suppressant additive for production of plastics and filled (co)polymer compounds based on elastomers, thermosets, thermoplastics, including those based on polyvinylchloride, polyamides, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, ultrathene, and so on, in paper and cardboard industry, as a mild neutralizing agent for waste and natural water treatment, as raw material in chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
-Compound Formula: H2MgO2
-Molecular Weight: 58.83
-Appearance: White Powder
-Melting Point: 350 °C
-Boiling Point: decomposes
-Density: 2.3446 g/cm3
-Solubility in H2O: Fully soluble
-Refractive Index: n20/D 1.559
-Crystal Phase / Structure: Hexagonal
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES:
Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, is a white powder produced in large quantities from seawater by the addition of milk of lime (calcium hydroxide).
Magnesium Hydroxidis the primary raw material in the production of magnesium metal and has been used as a fire-retardant additive.
HOW TO USE MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE:
Take this product by mouth as directed. For the chewable form, chew thoroughly before swallowing.
For the liquid form, shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon.
Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
If you are taking this medication for constipation, drink a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) with each dose.
Follow all directions on the product package, or use as directed by your doctor.
If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Extended use or overuse of this medication for constipation may result in dependence on laxatives and ongoing constipation.
Overuse may also cause persistent diarrhea, loss of too much body water (dehydration), and mineral imbalances (e.g., high magnesium).
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. For constipation problems, it may take 30 minutes to 6 hours to produce a bowel movement.
Tell your doctor if this product does not produce a bowel movement, if you need to use this medication or other laxative products regularly for more than 1 week, or if you have rectal bleeding.
For stomach acid problems, do not take the maximum dose of this medication for more than 2 weeks unless directed by your doctor.
If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
EXTRACTION AND REFINING:
A strong chemical reagent, magnesium forms stable compounds and reacts with oxygen and chlorine in both the liquid and gaseous states.
This means that extraction of the metal from raw materials is an energy-intensive process requiring well-tuned technologies.
Commercial production follows two completely different methods: electrolysis of magnesium chloride or thermal reduction of magnesium oxide through the Pidgeon process.
Electrolysis once accounted for approximately 75 percent of world magnesium production.
In the early 21st century, however, when China emerged as the world’s leading magnesium producer, the low cost of labour and energy there allowed the Pidgeon process to be economically viable despite being less efficient than electrolysis.
PHARMACODYNAMICS:
As an antacid, magnesium hydroxide suspension neutralizes gastric acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form magnesium chloride and water.
Magnesium Hydroxid is practically insoluble in water and does not have any effect until it reacts with the hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
There, it decreases the direct acid irritant effect and increases the pH in the stomach leading to inactivation of pepsin.
Magnesium hydroxide enhances the integrity of the mucosal barrier of the stomach as well as improving the tone of both the gastric and esophageal sphincters.
As a laxative, the magnesium hydroxide works by increasing the osmotic effect in the intestinal tract and drawing water in.
This creates distension of the colon which results in an increase in peristaltic movement and bowel evacuation.
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
The suspension of magnesium hydroxide is ingested and enters the stomach.
According to the amount ingested, the magnesium hydroxide will either act as an antacid or a laxative.
Through the ingestion of 0.5-1.5 grams (in adults) the magnesium hydroxide will act by simple acid neutralization in the stomach.
The hydroxide ions from the magnesium hydroxide suspension will combine with the acidic H+ ions of the hydrochloric acid made by the stomachs parietal cells.
This neutralization reaction will result in the formation of magnesium chloride and water.
Through the ingestion of 2-5 grams (in adults) the magnesium hydroxide acts as a laxative in the colon.
The majority of the suspension is not absorbed in the intestinal tract and will create an osmotic effect to draw water into the gut from surrounding tissues.
With this increase of water in the intestines, the feces will soften and the intraluminal volume of the feces will increase.
These effects still stimulate intestinal motility and induce the urge to defecate.
Magnesium hydroxide will also release cholecystokinin (CKK) in the intestines which will accumulate water and electrolytes in the lumen and furthermore increase intestinal motility.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Diarrhea may occur.
If this effect persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:
-symptoms of high magnesium levels (e.g., muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat, slow/shallow breathing, mental/mood changes such as confusion)
-symptoms of dehydration (e.g., decreased urination, dizziness, extreme thirst, very dry mouth)
-stomach/abdominal pain
-bloody stools
-rectal bleeding
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
-rash
-itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
-severe dizziness
-trouble breathing
TOXICITY:
Common side effects include drowsiness or flushing (warmth, redness or tingly feeling).
Daily use of magnesium hydroxide can result in fluid and electrolyte disturbances.
Excessive use of the laxative effects of magnesium hydroxide may result in abdominal cramping, nausea and/or diarrhea.
In overdose, symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation and/or watery diarrhea may occur.
Magnesium hydroxide poisoning can result in hypermagnesemia which includes symptoms of: nausea, vomiting, flushing, thirst, hypotension, drowsiness, confusion, loss of tendon reflexes, muscle weakness, respiratory depression, cardiac arrhythmias, coma and cardiac arrest.
Not to be used in individuals with any form of kidney disease or renal failure, a magnesium restricted diet or with any sudden changes in bowel movement lasting over two weeks.
Also not to be used in those individuals with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, symptoms of appendicitis or myocardial damage, heart block, fecal impaction, rectal fissures, intestinal obstruction or perforation or renal disease.
Not to be used in women who are about to deliver as magnesium crosses the placenta and is excreted in small amounts in breast milk.
Using magnesium hydroxide with aluminum hydroxide can decrease the absorption rate of these drugs.
Use of ibuprofen with magnesium hydroxide can increase the absorption of the ibuprofen.
Use of magnesium hydroxide with penicallamine, bisphosphates, ketoconazole, quinolones or tetracycline can decrease the absorption of these drugs.
Enteric-coated tablets can be prematurely released when taken with magnesium hydroxide.
Magnesium Hydroxid is important to routinely monitor levels of serum magnesium and potassium in patients using magnesium hydroxide.
Serum magnesium levels are necessary to determine how much magnesium is being absorbed and how much is being excreted by the kidneys.
Excessive diarrhea can occur from use of magnesium hydroxide and thus it is important to also monitor serum potassium levels to ensure hypokalemia does not occur.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed.
Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
SYNONYM:
1309-42-8
Milk of magnesia
magnesium;dihydroxide
CHEBI:6637
Magnesium hydrate
Magnesium hydroxide suspension
Magnesium hydroxide, 95%, pure
Magnesiumhydroxid
Magnesium-hydroxide
ACMC-1BQGA
magnesium(2+) hydroxide
