Stomach discomfort, indigestion, hyperacidity, heartburn, flatulence

Active Ingredient: Magnesium hydroxide

Indication for Magnesium hydroxide

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old)

Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is indicated as an antacid for the symptomatic relief of stomach discomfort, indigestion, hyperacidity, heartburn and flatulence.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

5-30ml

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

5 - 30 mL

Dosage regimen

From 1.25 To 7.5 mL 4 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

Children aged 3-12 years: 5 ml (one spoonful or first line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of 30 ml in 24 hours.

Active ingredient

Magnesium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide is practically insoluble in water and solution is not effected until the hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form magnesium chloride. Its neutralising action is almost equal to that of sodium bicarbonate. When the dose is in excess of that required to neutralise the acid the intragastric pH may reach pH 8 or 9. Acid rebound following magnesium hydroxide is clinically insignificant. Magnesium hydroxide has an indirect cathartic effect resulting from water retention in the intestinal lumen.

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