Description

Magnesium hydroxide can decrease the absorption of other drugs such as, digoxin, mycophenolate, phosphate supplements (e.g., potassium phosphate), tetracycline antibiotics, certain azole antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), and quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin).

Magnesium Hydroxide in common with other magnesium salts may cause diarrhoea.

The drug should be avoided if possible in patients with renal and hepatic failure and in those with heart block and myocardial disease. The drug may be used cautiously in pregnancy.

Antacid with laxative action

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.