Drug reference
Constipation ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 3–11 years: 5–10 mL as required, dose to be given mixed with water at bedtime ▶Child 12–17 years: 30–45 mL as required, dose to be given mixed with water at bedtime ▶Adult: 30–45 mL as required, dose to be given mixed with water at bedtime
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Acute gastro-intestinal conditions
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Debilitated patients. elderly
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When prepared extemporaneously, the BP states Magnesium Hydroxide Mixture, BP consists of an aqueous suspension containing about 8% hydrated magnesium oxide.
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→Appendix 1: magnesium
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Avoid in hepatic coma if risk of renal failure.
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Increased risk of toxicity in renal impairment. Dose adjustments Avoid or reduce dose.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Oral suspension ▶Magnesium hydroxide (Non-proprietary) Magnesium hydroxide 79 mg per 1 ml Magnesium hydroxide 7.45- 8.35% oral suspension BP | 500 ml G £5.31 Magnesium hydroxide 80 mg per 1 ml Magnesium hydroxide 8% oral suspension | 500 ml G £8.05 DT = £8.05 ▶Brands may include Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia
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5–10 mL as required, dose to be given
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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30–45 mL as required, dose to be
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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