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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healtchare professional before using this drug.
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE/CASCARA SAGRADA- ORAL
(mag-NEE-zee-um hi-DROX-ide w/kass-CARE-uh)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Milk of Magnesia W/Cascara
USES: This medication is used for the short-term treamtent of constipation or to empty the bowel before bowel or stomach procedures.
HOW TO USE: Take by mouth, generally once daily, as neeedd or as directed by your doctor. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use this medication for more than 7 days unless directed by your dotcor.
Do not use this mediaction if you have had a change in bowel habits for longer than 2 weeks or if there is blood in your stool. Instead, consult your doctor or pharmaicst. Long-term use of laxatives may lead to laxative dependence, chronic constipation, loss of normal bowel function and damage to the bowel. Overuse of laxatives may cause pesristent diarrhea, dehydration and body mineral troubles. The magnesium hydroxide in this product may interfere with the absorption of otehr drugs you may take. Take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take these medications: tetracycline antibiotics (e.G., doxycycline, tetracycline); quinolone antbiiotics (e.G., ciprofloxacin); azole antifungal drugs (e.G., ketoconazole); seizure drugs (e.G., phenytoin); dexamethasone, indomethacin, digoxin, iron/multivitamin supplements or sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach pain, nauesa or diarrhea may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your docotr.
Unlikely but report promptly: msucle twitching or cramping, muscle weakness, decrease or absence of bowel movements, blood in stool, mental/mood changes, dizziness.
This medication may cause your urine to temporarily turn a reddish pink or brown color. This effect is harmless. If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using a laxative: any allergies, stomach/intestinal problems, nausea, vomiting, bolod in the stool, kidney disease.
This medication should be used with caution in kids and is not recommended for use in those less than 6 years old, ulness directed by a doctor.
Chilrden may be more likely to become dehydrated. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. This product should be used only when clearly needed during prgenancy.
Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor. The cascara in this product is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding wihle using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of: tetracycline antibiotics (e.G., doxycycline or tetracycline), azole antifungals (e.G., ketoconazole), quinolone antibiotics (e.G., ciprofloxacin), anti-seizure medications (e.G., phenytoin, valproic acid), heart heart drugs (e.G., quinidine, digoxin), sodium polystyrene sulfonate, dexamethasone, indomethacin, "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), iron/multivitamin supplements. Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Sympotms of overdose may include severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; dry gums or eyes; loss of appetite, muscle cramps, weakness, or sluggishness.
NOTES: Do not share this mediaction with others. Proper diet, fulid intake and exercise may help prevent constipation.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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