Magnesium Oxide Tablets 250mg
Active ingredient: Magnesium oxide
Dosage form: white tablet
Effects of this medicine
This medicine neutralizes gastric acid by antacid effect in the stomach. It also suppresses water reabsorption in the gut, expands intestinal contents, and gives mechanical stimulation to the intestine, consequently promoting defecation.
It is usually used for antacid and improvement of the symptoms in gastric/duodenal ulcer, gastritis, upper gastrointestinal dysfunction. It is also used to treat constipation and to prevent calcium oxalate urolithiasis development.
The following patients may need to be careful when using this medicine.
Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
・If you have renal disorder, cardiac dysfunction, diarrhea or hypermagnesemia.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・Antacid effect: In general, for adults, take 0.5 to 1.0 g of the active ingredient in several divided doses a day.
・Laxative effect: In general, for adults, take 2 g of the active ingredient in 3 divided doses a day before or after meals, or once before bedtime.
・Prevention of calcium oxalate urolithiasis development: In general, for adults, take 0.2 to 0.6 g of the active ingredient a day with plenty of water.
In any case, the dosage may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms. This preparation contains 0.25 g of the active ingredient in a tablet. Strictly follow the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
・If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Precautions while taking this medicine
・Avoid drinking a large amount of milk and taking calcium preparations (including health foods) while taking this medicine, because it may cause adverse reactions such as hypercalcemia.
・Serum magnesium concentration may be measured regularly for long-term and elderly users. In that case, take a blood test according to your doctor's instructions.
Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include diarrhea. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
・nausea/vomiting, thirst, decreased blood pressure[hypermagnesemia]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
Storage conditions and other information
・Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
・Discard the remainder. Do not store them. If you do not know how to discard, consult with your dispensing pharmacy or medical institution about how to discard them. Do not give this medicine to anyone else.
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