Phillips Magnesium Milk can be used as a laxative and antacid, treating constipation and excess and acidity in the stomach.
Magnesium Milk is mainly composed of Magnesium Hydroxide, a compound with an action that decreases the acidity in the stomach and which is capable of increasing the retention of water inside the intestine, which softens the feces and increases intestinal movement.
Although it does not have this indication in the package insert, Magnesium Milk is sometimes used to decrease oiliness and fight bacteria on the skin, helping to keep skin matte and eliminating pimples.
Indications
Magnesium Milk is indicated for the treatment of constipation, for relief of heartburn, poor digestion and for the treatment of excess acidity in the stomach, in adults and children.
Price
The price of Magnesium Milk is approximately 12 reais and can be purchased at pharmacies or online pharmacies. This product can be purchased either in the original version or in the mint version and does not require a prescription.
How to take
Milk of Magnesia should be taken orally, and may be diluted if necessary and the recommended doses are:
As Laxative:
- Adults : take about 30 to 60 ml per day;
- Children between 6 and 11 years : take 15 to 30 ml per day;
- Children between 2 and 5 years : take about 5 ml, up to 3 times a day;
When used as a laxative Magnesium milk should not be used for more than 3 days without doctor's advice.
How Antacids:
- Adults and children over 12 years : take 5 to 15 ml, up to 2 times a day;
- Children between 2 and 11 years : take 5 ml, up to 2 times a day.
When used as an antacid Magnesium Milk should not be used for more than 14 days in a row without your doctor's advice.
For skin:
To use Magnesium Milk to reduce skin oil and fight bacteria, it should be diluted before use and recommended by adding an equivalent amount of water, eg dilute 20 ml of Magnesium Milk in 20 ml of water. then the solution on the face using a cotton.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects of Magnesium Milk may include diarrhea or abdominal pain when consumed above the recommended dose.
When not to take
Magnesium Milk is contraindicated for people with kidney disease and for patients with an allergy to Magnesium Hydroxide or any of the ingredients in the formula. It should only be used in pregnancy under the indication of the obstetrician.
