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Indications

Mom suspension is used in constipation, heart burn, gas and nausea. It is also indicated in acute and long acting constipation due to hyper acidity and peptic ulcer or stomatitis.

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Pharmacology

Magnesium Hydroxide is widely known by its common name, Milk of Magnesia. It works as a gentle antacid and laxative. Since it is absorbed poorly and slowly from the gut, it draws and holds fluid within the bowel through its osmotic effect, which is how it produces its laxative action. This makes it useful for clearing the bowel before surgical, radiological, and colonoscopic procedures, and it can also assist in expelling parasites after suitable treatment, as well as removing toxic substances in certain poisoning cases. In the stomach, Magnesium Hydroxide is converted to Magnesium Chloride, a reaction that does not produce carbon dioxide.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor 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.

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