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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking magnesium hydroxide, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to magnesium hydroxide or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking magnesium hydroxide, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Magnesium hydroxide may cause side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: stomach cramps; upset stomach; vomiting; diarrhea. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on magnesium hydroxide
  • Encopresis ( WebMD )
    Read about encopresis , the soiling of underwear with stool by children who are past the age of ...the intestine and produces diarrhea. Laxatives used for this purpose include magnesium citrate,
  • Chemical Eye Burns ( WebMD )
    Epiglottitis is a medical emergency that may result in death if not treated quickly...more damage occurs with higher pH chemicals. Common alkali substances contain the hydroxides of ammonia, lye,
  • Chemical Eye Burns ( WebMD )
    Chemical exposure to any part of the eye or eyelid may result in a chemical eye burn...more damage occurs with higher pH chemicals. Common alkali substances contain the hydroxides of ammonia,
  • Constipation in Adults ( WebMD )
    Constipation refers to a decrease in the frequency of bowel movements...busy. Medications: Many medications can cause constipation. Antacids - Those containing aluminum hydroxide and calcium carbonate...

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