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About Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet
Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet is a saline laxative indicated to treat constipation. It is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach or stomach upset. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass.
Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet contains Milk of magnesia, which helps treat constipation by causing the water to be retained in the stools. This increases the number of bowel movements, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. It reduces stomach acid, thereby it helps treat heartburn, indigestion, and stomach upset.
In some cases, Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet may cause side effects, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps and decreased sense of taste. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet . Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet for more than a week without talking to the doctor. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet
Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet is used in the treatment of constipation and acidity/heartburn. The detailed uses of Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet are as follows:
- Antacid relief: Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet provides fast relief from heartburn, upset stomach, sour stomach, and acid indigestion by neutralizing excess stomach acid.
- Laxative relief: Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet treats occasional constipation (irregularity) by softening stool and stimulating bowel movements.
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Directions for Use
- Take Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
- Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called saline laxatives used to treat constipation. It is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach or stomach upset. Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet contains Milk of magnesia, which helps treat constipation by causing the water to be retained in the stools. This increases the number of bowel movements, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. It reduces stomach acid, thereby it helps treat heartburn, indigestion, and stomach upset.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to the doctor if you have severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, no bowel movement after using the medicine as a laxative, rectal bleeding, or worsening symptoms. If you have liver or kidney disease, change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks, appendicitis or magnesium-restricted diet. Do not take Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet for more than a week without talking to the doctor. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.
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Taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet with Raltegravir may make the raltegravir less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet with Raltegravir together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symtopms. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking gefitinib with Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of gefitinib
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Gefitinib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking dolutegravir with Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet and Patiromer calcium may reduce the effectiveness of patiromer calcium.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet and Patiromer calcium together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, confusion contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Constipation:
- Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
- Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
- Get enough sleep.
- Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
- Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).
Acidity:
- Eat smaller meals more often.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
- Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising. Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
- Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen, leading to acid reflux.
- Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
- Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda.
- Avoid sitting continuously, as it may trigger acidity. Take a 5-minute break every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.
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It is not known if alcohol interacts with Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet . Please consult the doctor.
Pregnancy
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Breast Feeding
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Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet .
Driving
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It is unknown if Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
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Please consult the doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet .
Kidney
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Please consult the doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet .
Children
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Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet in children.
Heart
Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet should be used cautiously in heart patients due to risks of electrolyte imbalance and magnesium toxicity. Medical advice is essential, especially if you're on cardiac medications or have kidney issues.
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Caution
Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet may be used in geriatric patients, but with caution due to increased sensitivity to electrolyte imbalances and risk of magnesium buildup. Lower doses and medical supervision are recommended, especially if kidney function is impaired.
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Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called saline laxatives indicated to treat constipation. It is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach or stomach upset.
Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet helps treat constipation by causing the water to be retained in the stools. This increases the number of bowel movements, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. It reduces stomach acid, thereby it helps treat heartburn, indigestion, and stomach upset.
Do not take Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet for more than a week without talking to the doctor. Consult the doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Do not take Deys Milk Of Magnesia Tablet within 2 hours (before or after) of taking other medicines. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
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- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/milk-of-magnesia.html
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-326/milk-of-magnesia-oral/details
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4bdbb676-71ea-4a9b-b047-048e31ed1cb3
- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/magnesium-hydroxide.html
- https://patient.info/medicine/magnesium-hydroxide-for-constipation-phillips-milk-of-magnesia#nav-4
- https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601073.html
