Milk Of Magnesia 200ML

Benefits & Features

Milk of Magnesia liquid provides gentle soothing relief from upset stomach and indigestion.

How to use

Dosage for the treatment of upset stomach and indigestion Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and older: Take one to two 5ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of twelve 5ml spoonfuls (60ml) in 24 hours. Children: (6-11 years): Give one 5ml spoonful (first line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of six 5ml spoonfuls (30ml) in 24 hours.

Dosage for the treatment of constipation Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and older: Take six to nine 5ml spoonfuls (30 to 45ml measured in dosing cup) at bedtime. Repeat nightly, reducing dose until constipation is relieved. Children: (2-11 years): Give one to two 5ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup) at bedtime. If a laxative dose is needed everyday or there is persistent abdominal pain, consult your doctor.

Not to be given to children except on medical advice. Prolonged continuous use is not recommended.

Ingredients

Sodium hydrogen carbonate Oil of peppermint Glycerol Sodium saccharin Water.

Suitable for

As an antacid for stomach upsets and indigestion: Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over: 5-10 ml (one or two 5 ml spoonfuls or fill the dosing cup to the first or second line). Repeat as necessary to a maximum daily dose of 60 ml (12, 5ml spoonfuls) in any 24 hours. Children aged 6-11 years: 5 ml (one spoonful or first line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum daily dose of 30 ml in any24 hours. As a laxative: Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and older: 30-45 ml at bedtime. Repeat nightly, reducing dose each night until constipation is relieved. Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days. Children aged 2 - 11 years: Health Products Regulatory Authority 20 November 2019 CRN008LGP Page 2 of 5 5-10 ml at bedtime. Repeat nightly reducing the dose until constipation is relieved. Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days. Not to be given to children except on medical advice.

Warnings & Precautions

Keep out of sight and reach of children. If diarrhoea occurs especially in children or the elderly, discontinue use immediately. Adequate fluid intake should be maintained during use If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor. Prolonged continuous use is not recommended. In case of renal impairment a doctor should be consulted prior to use as hypermagnesaemia may occur. Users taking medications either physician or self-prescribed should consult a doctor before use. Osmotic laxatives can cause dehydration and hydroelectrolytic balance disorders. If a laxative dose is needed every day or if there is a persistent abdominal pain further medical advice should be sought. Do not use as a laxative for more than three consecutive days, or as an antacid for more than fourteen consecutive days. Milk of Magnesia contains sodium. For patients on a controlled sodium diet this should be taken into consideration. Not to be given to children except on medical advice. Paediatric population In young children, the use of magnesium hydroxide can produce a hypermagnesemia, especially if they present renal impairment or dehydration.