Indications & Uses
Magnesium Hydroxide is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
As a laxative, adults take 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls with a full glass of water. Children aged 6 to 11 years take 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls with a full glass of water, and children aged 2 to 5 years take 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls with a full glass of water. As an antacid, adults take 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls (5 to 15 ml) up to 4 times daily with water. Children aged 1 to 3 years take a quarter teaspoonful, children aged 3 to 6 years take a quarter to half a teaspoonful, and children aged 6 to 12 years take half to 1 teaspoonful.
Side Effects
Milk of Magnesia, like other magnesium salts, may cause diarrhoea.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Where possible, this medicine should be avoided in patients with kidney failure or liver failure, and in those with heart block or heart muscle disease. It may be used with caution during pregnancy.
Contraindications
Magnesium Hydroxide should not be used in anyone for whom a laxative is contraindicated. Long-term use of Magnesium Hydroxide is contraindicated in patients with renal failure.