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Deys Milk Of Magnesia, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Solution, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Constipation. The alternative uses of Deys Milk Of Magnesia have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Deys Milk Of Magnesia depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Deys Milk Of Magnesia also has some side effects, the most common being Dehydration, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Deys Milk Of Magnesia as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Deys Milk Of Magnesia are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Deys Milk Of Magnesia is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Deys Milk Of Magnesia related warnings talks about Deys Milk Of Magnesia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Deys Milk Of Magnesia is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Deys Milk Of Magnesia with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Deys Milk Of Magnesia, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Deys Milk Of Magnesia is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Deys Milk Of Magnesia safe for pregnant women?
Deys Milk Of Magnesia can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Deys Milk Of Magnesia safe during breastfeeding?
Deys Milk Of Magnesia does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Deys Milk Of Magnesia on the Kidneys?
Deys Milk Of Magnesia does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Deys Milk Of Magnesia on the Liver?
Deys Milk Of Magnesia is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Deys Milk Of Magnesia on the Heart?
Deys Milk Of Magnesia is completely safe for the heart.
Deys Milk Of Magnesia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Deys Milk Of Magnesia unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Deys Milk Of Magnesia habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Deys Milk Of Magnesia is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Deys Milk Of Magnesia is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Deys Milk Of Magnesia cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Deys Milk Of Magnesia
Taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Deys Milk Of Magnesia
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Deys Milk Of Magnesia and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Deys Milk Of Magnesia may not cause dehydration. If taken a longer time than prescribed.
Yes, you can take Deys Milk Of Magnesia without consulting your doctor because it is a over the counter drug But it is highly recommended to take it under medical supervision.
Take Deys Milk Of Magnesia once a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. Do not take Deys Milk Of Magnesia for longer than 1 week without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Deys Milk Of Magnesia can cause Diarrhea. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Deys Milk Of Magnesia is a brand name of milk of magnesia and it is available in the form of a chewable tablet, tablet, and a suspension. It belongs to the class of medicine called saline laxatives. It is an over the counter(otc) drug that is used to treat occasional constipation in children and adults on a short-term basis. It is used in combination with other medications as an antacid.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 655
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 800-801