Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin is a prescription medicine. Other than this, Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin are Dehydration, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin related warnings talks about Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin is used to treat the following -
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin on the Liver?
Information about safety of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin on the Heart?
Side effects of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin 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 Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin.
No, Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin does not cause black stool. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual black stool after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Take Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin once a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. Do not take Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin for longer than 1 week without a doctor's advice.
Yes, you can take Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin without consulting your doctor because it is a over the counter drug But it is highly recommended to take it under medical supervision.
Yes, Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin is safe for infants if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor.
Yes, Milk of Magnesia + Liquid Paraffin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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