Milk of Magnesia – 200ml

£4.85

346 in stock

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For indigestion and unsettled stomach symptoms, Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia offers gentle soothing relief. By neutralizing stomach acid, it can be used to treat a number of digestive problems, including heartburn and acid reflux. Constipation can be treated using this substance as a laxative. It has a pleasant mint flavor and is simple to apply. Try Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia if you’re seeking for a remedy that can treat a range of stomach and digestion issues.

Directions for use

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Shake well before each use. You can take this medicine with milk or water if you want. Drink Plenty of fluid during the course of your treatment.

It Helps in relief of Indigestion, excess acid and wind, heartburn and stomach discomfort:

  1. For Adults: Take one to two 5ml spoonful (first or second line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of twelve 5 ml spoonful (60 ml) in 24 hours.
  2. For Children aged 3 to 12 years: Give one 5 ml spoonful (first line in dosing cup).  Repeat as necessary to a maximum of six 5 ml spoonful (30 ml) in 24 hours.
  3. For Children under 3 years: To be given only on the advice of a doctor. Do not use for more than 14 days.

How to use this to get Relief of Constipation (use as laxative):

  1. Adults: Take six to nine 5 ml spoonful (30-45 ml measured in a dosing cup) at bedtime. Repeat nightly, reducing dose until constipation is relieved.
  2. Children aged 3 to 12 years: Give one to two 5 ml spoonful (first or second line in dosing cup) at bedtime.
  3. Children under 3: To be given only on the advice of a doctor.
  4. Do not use for more than 3 days.
  5. If a laxative dose is needed every day or if there is persistent abdominal pain, consult your doctor.

Magnesium Hydroxide 415 mg, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, oil of peppermint, glycerol, sodium saccharin and purified water. 

Although not everyone will experience them, this medication can have negative effects like any drugs. Watery diarrhoea is one of the medication’s common side effects.

Very rare side effects 

  • Increased levels of magnesium in your blood with continuous use.

Possible side effects 

  • stomach pain, such as colic
  • Diarrhoea

If you develop any discomfort or painful side effects, stop using the medication and consult your doctor or a pharmacist.

Drug Interaction Precautions :

If a laxative dose is needed every day or if there is a persistent abdominal pain, consult your doctor. Do not exceed the stated dose. Overdosage may cause diarrhoea. If this occurs, stop using and see your doctor.

Do not take if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients listed.

Consult Your Doctor:

  • Before using this product, if you have kidney problems or are taking other medicines, particularly tetracycline, digoxin, dicoumaraol or cimetidine.
  • Before using this product, if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
  • If symptoms continue.

The recommended daily adult dose contains 1.5 to 3 g of glycerol.

This can cause headache or stomach upset and diarrhoea. If you are concerned about this, or any other unwanted effects, stop using and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep safely away from children

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