Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide treats constipation and relieves heartburn. Take this medication with a full glass of water.

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Constipation
Duodenal Ulcer
Dyspepsia
Esophagitis, Peptic
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Heartburn
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Magnesium Deficiency
Metabolic Diseases
Stomach Ulcer

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Uses of Magnesium Hydroxide

Updated: April 21, 2015

Magnesium Hydroxide is used in the treatment of:

Constipation
Duodenal Ulcer
Dyspepsia
Esophagitis, Peptic
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Heartburn
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Metabolic Diseases
Stomach Ulcer

Magnesium Hydroxide is used in the prevention of:

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Magnesium Deficiency

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Magnesium Hydroxide Brand Names

Magnesium Hydroxide may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Magnesium Hydroxide Drug Class

Magnesium Hydroxide is part of the drug class:

Magnesium compounds

Magnesium Hydroxide Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

CIPROFLOXACIN/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
DOXYCYCLINE/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
ENOXACIN/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
GATIFLOXACIN/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
ITRACONAZOLE/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
KETOCONAZOLE/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
LOMEFLOXACIN/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE/TETRACYCLINE
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE/ZALCITABINE (DIDEOXYCYTIDINE,ddC)

This is not a complete list of Magnesium Hydroxidedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Magnesium Hydroxide Dosage

Take magnesium hydroxide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Magnesium Hydroxide dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

the condition being treated
other medical conditions you have
other medications you are taking
how you respond to this medication
your weight
your height
your age
your gender

Magnesium Hydroxide is available in the following doses:

Acetaminophen/aloh/aspirin/caffeine/mgoh Oral Tablet
Al Hydroxide/asa/ca Carbonate/mg Hydroxide 50 Mg-325 Mg-50 Mg-50 Mg Oral Tablet
Al Hydroxide/asa/ca Carbonate/mg Hydroxide 75 Mg-500 Mg-75 Mg-75 Mg Oral Tablet
Al Hydroxide/ca Carbonate/mg Oh/simethicone 133 Mg-414 Mg-81 Mg-20 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 200 Mg-200 Mg-20 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 200 Mg-200 Mg-20 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 200 Mg-200 Mg-25 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 200 Mg-225 Mg-20 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 225 Mg-200 Mg-25 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 400 Mg-400 Mg-40 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 500 Mg-450 Mg-40 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Al Hydroxide/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 500 Mg-450 Mg-40 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Aloh/diphenhyd/lidocaine/mgoh/simeth Topical 3.15 G-0.2 G-1.6 G-3.15 G-0.315 G/237 Ml Mucous Membrane Suspension
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 200 Mg-200 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 200 Mg-200 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 225 Mg-200 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 280 Mg-350 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 300 Mg-150 Mg Oral Tablet
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 400 Mg-400 Mg Oral Tablet
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 500 Mg-500 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Aluminum Hydroxide-magnesium Hydroxide 600 Mg-300 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Ca Carbonate/mg Hydroxide/simethicone 280 Mg-128 Mg-20 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Calcium Carbonate-magnesium Hydroxide 350 Mg-150 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Calcium Carbonate-magnesium Hydroxide 400 Mg-135 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Calcium Carbonate-magnesium Hydroxide 550 Mg-110 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Calcium Carbonate-magnesium Hydroxide 550 Mg-125 Mg Oral Capsule
Calcium Carbonate-magnesium Hydroxide 675 Mg-135 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Calcium Carbonate-magnesium Hydroxide 700 Mg-300 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Calcium Carbonate/famotidine/mg Hydroxide 800 Mg-10 Mg-165 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Cascara Sagrada-magnesium Hydroxide 5 Ml-2.34 G/15 Ml Oral Suspension
Cascara Sagrada-magnesium Hydroxide 5 Ml-2.34 G/30 Ml Oral Suspension
Magnesium Hydroxide 16% Oral Concentrate
Magnesium Hydroxide 24% Oral Concentrate
Magnesium Hydroxide 311 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Magnesium Hydroxide 325 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Magnesium Hydroxide 400 Mg Oral Tablet, Chewable
Magnesium Hydroxide 8% Oral Suspension
Magnesium Hydroxide Compounding Powder
Magnesium Hydroxide-mineral Oil 900 Mg-3.75 Ml/15 Ml Oral Liquid