Mom Suspension

Heartburn, Constipation, Indigestion, Gastrointestinal hyperacidity, Osmotic laxative

Constipation Magnesium hydroxide (400 mg/5 mL): 30-60 mL/day PO at bedtime or in divided doses Acid Indigestion Magnesium hydroxide (400 mg/5 mL): 5-15 mL PO q4hr; no more than 4 doses per 24-hour period

Constipation <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established Suspension 2-6 years: 5-15 mL/day of regular-strength liquid PO at bedtime or in divided doses 6-12 years: 15-30 mL/day (400 mg/5 mL) >12 years: 30-60 mL/day (400 mg/5 mL) Acid Indigestion Liquid <12 years: Not recommended >12 years: 5-15 mL (400 mg/5 mL) PO q4hr; no more than 4 doses per 24-hour period

Intestinal obstruction, faecal impaction; renal failure; appendicitis.

Colostomy, ileostomy; electrolyte imbalance. Monitor for toxicity in patients with impaired renal function. Pregnancy. Lactation: Use in nursing mothers appears to be safe

A Pregnancy category: A Lactation: Use in nursing mothers appears to be safe

Decreases absorption of tetracyclines and biphosphonates. Separate administration of these and other drugs by around 2 hr.

Abdominal cramping, Diarrhea, Electrolyte imbalance, Hypotension, Muscle weakness, Respiratory depression, Hypermagnesaemia (in patients with renal impairment). Paralytic ileus.

Magnesium hydroxide increases peristaltic activity causing osmotic retention of fluids, thus resulting in bowel evacuation. It also reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form Mg chloride.

Mom 400mg/5ml Suspension manufactured by Opsonin Pharma Limited. Its generic name is Magnesium Hydroxide.