Magnesium hydroxide Benefits & Uses

Magnesium hydroxide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Acidity
GERD
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Heartburn
Constipation in Children

Magnesium hydroxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: एसिडिटी Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Magnesium hydroxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Magnesium hydroxide safe for pregnant women?

Magnesium hydroxide may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Magnesium hydroxide again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Magnesium hydroxide safe during breastfeeding?

Magnesium hydroxide is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Magnesium hydroxide on the Kidneys?

Magnesium hydroxide rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Magnesium hydroxide on the Liver?

Magnesium hydroxide is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Magnesium hydroxide on the Heart?

Magnesium hydroxide is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Magnesium hydroxide with Other Drugs

Magnesium hydroxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Apomorphine

Apomorphine Tablet

Aspirin

Bisacodyl

Atropine

Magnesium hydroxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Magnesium hydroxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Magnesium hydroxide

Is this Magnesium hydroxide habit forming or addictive?

Magnesium hydroxide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Magnesium hydroxide as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Magnesium hydroxide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Magnesium hydroxide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Magnesium hydroxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Magnesium hydroxide

It is safe to take Magnesium hydroxide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Magnesium hydroxide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Magnesium hydroxide.

Unknown