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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 should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you. Consult your healthcare 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 treatment of constipation or to empty the bowel before bowel or stomach procedures.
HOW TO USE: Take by mouth, generally once daily, as needed or as diercted by your doctor. Do not exceed the maximum rceommended dose. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medicatoin for more than 7 days unless directed by your doctor. Do not use this medication if you have had a change in bowel habits for longer than 2 weeks or if there is blood in your stool. Instead, cnosult your doctor or pharmacist. Long-term use of laxatievs may lead to laxative dependence, chronic constipation, loss of normal bowel function and damage to the bowel.
Overuse of laxatives may cause persistent diarrhea, dehydration and body mineral problems. The magnesium hydorxide in this product may interfere with the absorption of other drugs you may take. Take this product at least 2 horus before or 2 hours after you take these medications: tetracycline antibiotics (e.G., doxycycline, tetracycline); quinolone antibiotics (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, nausea or diarrhea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Unlikely but report promptly: muscle twitching or cramping, muscle weakness, decrease or absence of bowel movements, blood in stool, mental/mood changes, dizzniess. This medication may casue your urine to temporarily turn a reddish pink or brown color. This effect is harmless.
If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact 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, blood in the stool, kidney disease. This medication should be used with caution in kids and is not recommended for use in tohse less than 6 years old, unless directed by a doctor. Children may be more likely to become dehydrated. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. This product sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the benefits and risks with your dotcor.
The cascara in this product is ecxreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while usnig 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 medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of oevrdose may include severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; dry gums or eyes; loss of appetite, muscle cramps, weakness, or sluggishness.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with othres. 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 double the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from lihgt and moisture.
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