Milk Of Magnesia

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WALGREENS Retail

$3.72

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33%
$2.51 With Free Coupon
CVS PHARMACY Retail

$3.72

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19%
$3.01 With Free Coupon
HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY
$7.29 With Free Coupon
WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC
$7.29 With Free Coupon
SAFEWAY PHARMACY
$8.29 With Free Coupon
WALMART PHARMACY
$16.55 With Free Coupon
Milk Of Magnesia

Drug Info for milk of magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide is used to treat occasional constipation in children and adults on a short-term basis. Magnesium hydroxide is in a class of medications called saline laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass.

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  • Tablet
  • Liquid
  • Capsule
  • Chewable Tablet
  • By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Do not use a laxative for longer than 1 week unless your doctor tells you to. Laxatives may be habit-forming and can harm your bowels if you use them too long or too often.

If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.

If you are using this medicine as a laxative, you must drink enough liquid. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of water or other liquid after swallowing the medicine.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup. Shake the medicine well just before using.

The chewable tablet must be chewed complete before you swallow it.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia).

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting.

Rectal bleeding, blood in stools

This medicine may interfere with some prescription medicines. Ask your doctor if you must take milk of magnesia at a different time than your other medicines.

  • Rectal bleeding, blood in stools
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Mild diarrhea, cramping