DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
MAGNOLAX (Paeds)
(Magnesium Hydroxide + Mineral Oil)

Mechanism of action:

Laxative



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Last update: 2019-04-28
Suspension

Each mL contains 60 mg of magnesium hydroxide and 0.25 mL of mineral oil.
6 to 12 years old:
1 to 10 mL PO QHS

Adults:
7.5 to 15 mL PO QHS
To be taken with or mixed into a full glass of water or milk.

Do not take within two hours of other medications (decreased absorption)

May interfere with the absorption of iron preparations or tetracycline antibiotics.


Standard Prescription:

Magnolax    mL PO__(frequency)