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Magnesium hydroxide and Inflammatory bowel disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Magnesium hydroxide and disease Inflammatory bowel disease for safety when used together.

Check result:

Magnesium hydroxide <> Inflammatory bowel disease

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.

References:

"Product Information. Fleet Bisacodyl Enema (bisacodyl)." Fleet, Lynchburg, VA.
"Product Information. Dulcolax (bisacodyl)." Ciba Self-Medication Inc, Woodbridge, NJ.

Magnesium hydroxide

Generic Name: magnesium hydroxide

Brand Name: Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia

Synonyms: Magnesium Hydroxide

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