Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Liquid

Magnesium Hydroxide

What it does: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Liquid (magnesium hydroxide) is used to relieve indigestion, excess acid and wind, heartburn and stomach discomfort. It can also be used as a laxative to relieve constipation.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Each 5 ml contains Magnesium Hydroxide 415 mg, Other ingredients: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Oil of Peppermint, Glycerol, Sodium Saccharin and Purified Water

Features

• Gentle soothing relief for upset stomach and indigestion
• Traditional mint flavour
• With easy to open cap and dosing cup

Preparation And Usage

How to take: Shake well before each use. You can take Phillips' Milk of Magnesia with milk or water if you want. Drink plenty of fluid during the course of your treatment.
Adults: Take one to two 5 ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to maximum of twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml) in 24 hours.
Aged 3-12: Give one 5 ml spoonful (first line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum of six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml) in 24 hours.
Under 3: To be given only on the advice of a doctor.
Do not use for more than 14 days.

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia can also be used as a laxative:
Adults: Take six to nine 5 ml spoonfuls (30-45 ml measured in dosing cup) at bedtime. Repeat nightly, reducing dose until constipation is relieved.
Aged 3-12: Give one to two 5 ml spoonfuls (first or second line in dosing cup) at bedtime.
Under 3: To be given only on the advice of a doctor.
Do not use for more than 3 days.