Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Magnesium Oxides And Hydroxides
Drug Class
Antispasmodic & Anticholinergic
Chemical Class
Alkaline Earth Metals
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. It is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium gl...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Alkaline Earth Metals
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antacids and Laxatives pharmacological group
Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides also known as Magnesia. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Alkaline Earth Metals. It belongs to Minerals and Electrolytes pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antacids and Laxatives pharmacological group.It is weakly acidic drug, 2.02% solution of the drug is isotonic.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
200 to 400 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Take this medi
3
Child · Oral
27.5 mg/kg — As recommended.
Dose for Mg.OH as Single Dose
Safety Alerts
Infants under 6 months
Important Warnings
Patients with actual or suspected glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy may exacerbate acid reflux in hiatus hernia, mental disturbance, mental depression, asthma, heart and kidney disease, infants and children
Side Effects
Weaknessdrowsinessnauseathirst dry mouthurinary retentiondizzinessexacerbation of glaucomaCNS effectsphotophobiaand xerostomia.
Drug Interactions
Amantadine
atenolol
digoxin
pherthiazines
tricyclic antidepressants.
Storage
Susp, Liq Store in a well closed container. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 359.1
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 359.1
ServaidRs 130.75
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