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Magnesium hydroxide and Intestinal obstruction disorders

Result of checking the interaction of drug Magnesium hydroxide and disease Intestinal obstruction disorders for safety when used together.

Check result:

Magnesium hydroxide <> Intestinal obstruction disorders

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 intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.

References:

"Product Information. Fleet Bisacodyl Enema (bisacodyl)." Fleet, Lynchburg, VA.
"Product Information. Kondremul (mineral oil)." Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ.
"Product Information. Fleet Mineral Oil Enema (mineral oil)." Fleet, Lynchburg, VA.
"Product Information. Dulcolax (bisacodyl)." Ciba Self-Medication Inc, Woodbridge, NJ.
"Product Information. Fleet Babylax (glycerin)." Alcon Laboratorries Inc, Fort Worth, TX.

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

What is Magnesium hydroxide?