MAGNOLAX

(Magnesium Hydroxide + Mineral Oil)

Standard Prescription

Magnolax    mL PO__(frequency)

Dosages

6 to 12 years old:
1 to 10 mL PO QHS

Adults:
7.5 to 15 mL PO QHS

Mechanism of Action

Laxative

Forms Supplied

Suspension

Each mL contains 60 mg of magnesium hydroxide and 0.25 mL of mineral oil.

Comments

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.

References

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Last Edited

2019-04-28 19:21:36