Milk Of Magnesia Liquid (200ml)

Milk of magnesia is a mint flavour liquid which is widely used as a laxative to ease constipation. In addition, this medication can relieve indigestion, excess stomach acid, wind, heartburn, and general stomach discomfort. Its action involves drawing water into the intestines to soften stools while also neutralizing stomach acid. Relief typically occurs within 30 minutes to 6 hours after taking a dose.

Active ingredient

Each 5 ml contains Magnesium Hydroxide 415 mg.

Other ingredients

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Oil of Peppermint, Glycerol, Sodium Saccharin and Purified Water.

Relief of indigestion, excess acid and wind, heartburn and stomach discomfort:

Adults and children aged 12 and over:

• Take one to two 5 ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml) in 24 hours

Children aged 3 to 12 years:

• Give one 5 ml spoonful, repeat as necessary to a maximum of six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml) in 24 hours.

Do not use for more than 7 days.

Relief of constipation (use as a laxative):

Adults:

• Take six to nine 5 ml spoonfuls (30-45 ml measured in dosing cup) at bedtime. Repeat nightly, reducing dose until constipation is relieved

Children aged 3 to 12 years:

• Give one to two 5 ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup) at bedtime

Do not use for more than 3 days. If a laxative dose is needed every day or if there is persistent abdominal pain, consult your doctor.

Precautions

• Do not use in children under 3 years old unless advised to do so by your doctor.
• Consult your doctor if you are taking any other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or if you have anykidney problems.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare professional before use.
• This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23 mg) per 45 ml, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
• If you take too much contact your doctor or casualty department.
• You may experience watery diarrhoea.
• Taking this medicines for a long period may cause the increase in blood magnesium levels (hypermagnesaemia).

Storage

• Store below 25°C .
• Keep out sight and reach of children.
• Use within 6 months of opening.
• Do not freeze .
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and heat .

Very rare side effects

• Hypermagnesemia (increased amount of magnesium in your blood). This was seen after prolonged administration to patients with kidney problems

 For more information see Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.