Magnesium Hydroxide and Mineral Oil Contributions by FoundHealth

(mag NEE zhum hye DROKS ide & MIN er al oyl)

Phillips'® M-O [OTC]

Laxative

• This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years of age.

• If you have an allergy to magnesium hydroxide, mineral oil, or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have trouble swallowing or are unable to stand or sit up.

• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

• Magnesium hydroxide softens the stool by increasing its water content.

• Mineral oil lubricates the intestinal tract.

• It softens the stool.

• Take this medicine at bedtime. Do not lie down while taking this medicine.

• Take this medicine on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

• Shake well before use.

• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Store at room temperature.

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• This medicine is used to treat constipation.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Do not use this medicine for longer than 1 week unless directed by healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Belly pain.

• Diarrhea.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Severe belly pain.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• Severe constipation.

• Severe diarrhea.

• Bleeding from rectum or rectal pain.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.