Phillips Milk Of Magnesia Liquid Mint 200ml

Phillips Milk of Magnesia liquid contains magnesium hydroxide and is used to relieve:

• indigestion, 
• excess acid and wind, 
• heartburn,
• stomach discomfort. 

Phillips Milk of Magnesia liquid can also be used as a laxative to relieve constipation.

Shake well before use. Milk of Magnesium can be taken with water or milk if desired. Additional liquid should be taken during use.

Adults:

Take one or two 5 ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup): Repeat as necessary to a maximum of twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml) in 24 hours.

Children: Aged 3-12:

Give one 5 ml spoonfuls (first line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml) in 24 hours.

Under 3:

As recommended by your doctor.

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia can also be used as a laxative.

Adults:

Take six to nine 5 ml spoonfuls (30-45 ml measured in dosing cup) at bedtime. Repeat Nightly reducing dose until constipation is relieved.

Children: Aged 3-12:

Give one to two 5ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup) at bedtime.

Drug Interaction Precautions :

If a laxative dose is needed every day or if there is a persistent abdominal pain, consult your doctor. Do not exceed the stated dose. Overdosage may cause diarrhoea. If this occurs, stop using and see your doctor.

Do not take if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients listed.

Consult Your Doctor:

• Before using this product, if you have kidney problems or are taking other medicines, particularly tetracycline, digoxin, dicoumaraol or cimetidine.
• Before using this product, if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• If symptoms continue.

The recommended daily adult dose contains 1.5 to 3 g of glycerol.

This can cause headache or stomach upset and diarrhoea. If you are concerned about this, or any other unwanted effects, stop using and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep safely away from children

Magnesium Hydroxide 415 mg, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, oil of peppermint, glycerol, sodium saccharin and purified water.