Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides (Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides)
Overview of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides
Magnesium hydroxide (and oxide) is an antacid. It neutrilizes the gastric acidity and used in the treatment of peptic ulcer. It also acts as a saline cathartic and used in constipation. It increases the intestinal activity and cause defecation.
Indication of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides
Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, Digitalis toxicity, Gastric acidity, Hypomagnesaemia, Peptic ulcer, Pre-eclampsia.
Contraindication of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides
Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides include Cardiac arrhythmias, Respiratory depression, Cardiac arrest.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Ataxia, Diarrhea, Blurred vision, Muscular weakness.
Precautions of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides
Do not exceed prescribed dose because it will cause diarrhea.Magnesium salts should be used with caution in patients with stomach disorders and allergies.