Name Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide Dried Gel, 96% + Magnesium Hydroxide Paste, 34%
Classes Gastrointestinal Agent
Laxatives
Diseases Constipation
Gastrointestinal Disease
Heart Burn
Indigestion

Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide Dried Gel, 96% + Magnesium Hydroxide Paste, 34%

Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide Dried Gel, 96% + Magnesium Hydroxide Paste, 34% is a combination medication. It has both antacid and laxative action. 

Liquid Paraffin+ Magnesium Hydroxide Dried Gel-96% + Magnesium Hydroxide Paste-34% is indicated for-

  • Constipation
  • Acidity
  • Anorectal disorders
  • Hernia

Adults: The usual adult dosage is 15-30ml in the morning prior to breakfast or before bed time.

Children:

  • Over 7 years: 7.5 ml-15 ml before bedtime
  • 3-7 years: 5-10 ml before bedtime.

If desired, the dose can be combined with milk or 1⁄2 a glass of water. If you're not under a doctor's care, don't take it for more than a week.

Side effects are rare with the use of Liquid Paraffin+ Magnesium Hydroxide Dried Gel-96% + Magnesium Hydroxide Paste-34% . But the followings can occur-

  • Rectal irritation
  • Hypokalemia 
  • Polydipsia
  • Nausea
  • In the aged and disabled, as well as people with compromised liver function, use with caution.
  • Hypermagnesemia can also occur in people with decreased renal function.
  • Keep all medications out of the reach of children.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists.
  • Children under the age of 12 are not permitted.
  • 3 months after opening, discard any unused mixture.

Contraindication

There's no known contraindications of the medication in terms of food and drinks.

Contraindicated in patients with acute gastrointestinal conditions such as abdominal pain.