Magmil100 ml

Description

Indications of Magmil 100 ml

Magmil 100 ml suspension is used in constipation, heart burn, gas and nausea. It is also indicated in acute and long acting constipation due to hyper acidity and peptic ulcer or stomatitis.

Theropeutic Class

Antacid with laxative action

Pharmacology

Magmil 100 ml is popularly known as Milk of Magnesia. It is a mildly acting antacid and laxative. It is poorly and slowly absorbed and acts by its osmotic properties in the luminal fluid which causes retention of fluid in the bowel. It is useful for emptying the bowel prior to surgical, radiological and colonoscopic procedures and can help to eliminate parasites following appropriate therapy and toxic material in some cases of poisoning. Magmil 100 ml is converted into Magnesium Chloride in the stomach without forming carbon dioxide

Dosage & Administration of Magmil 100 ml

As Laxative: Adults: 2-4 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water. Children: 6-11 years: 1-2 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water. 2-5 years: 1-3 Teaspoonful with a full glass of water. As Antacid: Adults: 1-3 teaspoonful (5 to 15 ml) up to 4 times daily with water. Children: 1-3 years: ¼ teaspoonful. 3-6 years: ¼-½ teaspoonful. 6-12 years: ½-1 teaspoonful

Dosage of Magmil 100 ml

As Laxative: Adults: 2-4 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water. Children: 6-11 years: 1-2 Tablespoonful with a full glass of water. 2-5 years: 1-3 Teaspoonful with a full glass of water. As Antacid: Adults: 1-3 teaspoonful (5 to 15 ml) up to 4 times daily with water. Children: 1-3 years: ¼ teaspoonful. 3-6 years: ¼-½ teaspoonful. 6-12 years: ½-1 teaspoonful

Interaction of Magmil 100 ml

Magnesium hydroxide can decrease the absorption of other drugs such as, digoxin, mycophenolate, phosphate supplements (e.g., potassium phosphate), tetracycline antibiotics, certain azole antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), and quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin).

Contraindications

Magmil 100 ml should not be administered where use of laxative is contraindicated. Long term treatment of Magmil 100 ml is contraindicated in patients with renal failure.

Side Effects of Magmil 100 ml

Magmil 100 ml in common with other magnesium salts may cause diarrhoea.

Precautions & Warnings

The drug should be avoided if possible in patients with renal and hepatic failure and in those with heart block and myocardial disease. The drug may be used cautiously in pregnancy.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Drug Classes

Antacid with laxative action

Mode Of Action

Magmil 100 ml is popularly known as Milk of Magnesia. It is a mildly acting antacid and laxative. It is poorly and slowly absorbed and acts by its osmotic properties in the luminal fluid which causes retention of fluid in the bowel. It is useful for emptying the bowel prior to surgical, radiological and colonoscopic procedures and can help to eliminate parasites following appropriate therapy and toxic material in some cases of poisoning. Magmil 100 ml is converted into Magnesium Chloride in the stomach without forming carbon dioxide