Prescription status:
Prescription required
Manufacturer Name:
MEYER ORGANICS PVT LTD
Drug classification:
Saline laxatives
What is this used for:
When to not take this medicine:
How should i take the medicine:
Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.
How this medicine works:
It works by causing water to be retained with the stool
Side effects:
Pregnancy warning: NA
Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Lactation warning:
Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Renal dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.
Hepatic dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.
Drug interactions:
Diphenhydramine: Unknown
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. The use of these medicines are contraindicated since they may give serious adverse reactions which may lead to coma or death. Suitable alternatives may be considered based on the condition of the patient.
Calcium 600 D: Moderate
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, can lead to elevated magnesium blood levels, particularly in individuals with reduced kidney function. If you experience any signs and symptoms like nausea, vomiting, flushing, drowsiness, dizziness,then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Magnesium oxide: Moderate
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together can lead to elevated magnesium blood levels, particularly in people with reduced kidney function.If you experience any signs and symptoms like vomiting, flushing, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Cholecalciferol: Moderate
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together can lead to elevated magnesium blood levels, particularly in individuals with reduced kidney function. If you experience any signs and symptoms like nausea, vomiting, flushing, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness, reduced reflexes then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Cimetidine: Minor
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. The use of these medicines are contraindicated since they may give serious adverse reactions which may lead to coma or death. Suitable alternatives may be considered based on the condition of the patient.
Calcium carbonate: Unknown
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. The use of these medicines are contraindicated since they may give serious adverse reactions which may lead to coma or death. Suitable alternatives may be considered based on the condition of the patient.
Alcohol interactions:
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition
Food interactions: N/A.
Expert Advice:
Missed dose instructions:
Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However if it is almost the for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Over dose Instructions:
Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.
Storage Instructions:
References:
Drugs H. Magnesium Hydroxide: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 9 December 2020]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601073.html
Magnesium hydroxide | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2020 [cited 9 December 2020]. Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09104
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