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Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and constipation. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Magnesie Calcinee Saba is an antacid. It works by neutralizing the acid in the stomach and by stimulating the bowels to move.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesie Calcinee Saba also reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce defecation.
Magnesie Calcinee Saba is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation (irregularity) and as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.
Magnesie Calcinee Saba may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Suspension,
Oral:
Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (355 mL [DSC]) [sugar free]
Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (355 mL [DSC]) [sugar free; contains saccharin sodium]
Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (355 mL, 480 mL)
Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (30 mL) [contains methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben]
Milk of Magnesia: 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL [DSC])
Milk of Magnesia: 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL [DSC]) [mint flavor]
Milk of Magnesia: 7.75% (360 mL, 480 mL)
Milk of Magnesia: 7.75% (355 mL [DSC], 473 mL) [mint flavor]
Milk of Magnesia: 7.75% (30 mL) [spearmint flavor]
Milk of Magnesia: 2400 mg/30 mL (30 mL) [alcohol free, dye free, sugar free]
Milk of Magnesia: 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL) [cramp free, gluten free, stimulant free, sugar free; original flavor]
Milk of Magnesia: 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL) [cramp free, gluten free, stimulant free, sugar free; contains saccharin sodium; mint flavor]
Milk of Magnesia: 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL) [cramp free, stimulant free, sugar free; contains saccharin sodium]
Milk of Magnesia: 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL) [gluten free, stimulant free, sugar free; unflavored flavor]
Milk of Magnesia: 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL) [gluten free, stimulant free, sugar free; contains saccharin sodium]
Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (355 mL [DSC], 473 mL) [low sodium, sugar free]
Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (355 mL, 473 mL, 769 mL [DSC], 3780 mL) [stimulant free, sugar free]
Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (473 mL); 1200 mg/15 mL (355 mL [DSC]) [sugar free]
Milk of Magnesia Concentrate: 2400 mg/10 mL (100 mL, 400 mL) [lemon flavor]
Milk of Magnesia Concentrate: 2400 mg/10 mL (10 mL) [contains methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, saccharin sodium; lemon flavor]
Milk of Magnesia Concentrate: 2400 mg/10 mL (10 mL) [alcohol free, dye free, sugar free]
Phillips Milk of Magnesia: 400 mg/5 mL (355 mL) [cramp free, stimulant free, sugar free]
Tablet Chewable,
Oral:
Pedia-Lax: 400 mg [scored; stimulant free; contains fd&c red #40 aluminum lake; watermelon flavor]
Dosing: Adult
Antacid: OTC labeling:
Oral:
Liquid: Magnesie Calcinee Saba 400 mg/5 mL: 5 to 15 mL as needed up to 4 times/day; do not exceed 60 mL in 24 hours
Tablet, chewable: Magnesie Calcinee Saba 311 mg/tablet: 2 to 4 tablets every 4 hours up to 4 times/day; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours
Laxative (occasional constipation): OTC labeling:
Oral:
Liquid:
Magnesie Calcinee Saba 400 mg/5 mL: 30 to 60 mL/day once daily at bedtime or in divided doses
Magnesie Calcinee Saba 800 mg/5 mL: 15 to 30 mL/day once daily at bedtime or in divided doses
Magnesie Calcinee Saba 1,200 mg/5 mL: 10 to 20 mL/day once daily at bedtime or in divided doses
Tablet, chewable: Magnesie Calcinee Saba 311 mg/tablet: 8 tablets/day once daily at bedtime or in divided doses
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Dosing: Pediatric
Note: Dose expressed as mg of Magnesie Calcinee Saba.
Antacid:
Oral: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents (Phillips 311 mg chewable tablet): 2 to 4 tablets every 4 hours up to 4 times per day. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Constipation, chronic:
Oral: Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Limited data available: 80 to 240 mg/kg/day divided once or twice daily (Wyllie 2011); usual adult dose is 2,400 to 4,800 mg/day
Constipation, occasional:
Oral:
Children 2 to <6 years: 400 to 1,200 mg/day in single or divided doses. Maximum daily dose: 1,200 mg/day
Children 6 to <12 years: 1,200 to 2,400 mg/day in single or divided doses. Maximum daily dose: 2,400 mg/day
Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 2,400 to 4,800 mg/day in single or divided doses. Maximum daily dose: 4,800 mg/day
Fecal impaction, slow disimpaction: Limited data available:
Oral: Children and Adolescents: 160 mg/kg twice daily for 7 days (Pashankar 2005; Wyllie 2011)
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What is the most important information I should know about Magnesie Calcinee Saba?
Do NOT use Magnesie Calcinee Saba if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Magnesie Calcinee Saba
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Use Magnesie Calcinee Saba chewable tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Magnesie Calcinee Saba chewable tablets by mouth with or without food. Take Magnesie Calcinee Saba chewable tablets with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
- If you miss a dose of Magnesie Calcinee Saba chewable tablets, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Magnesie Calcinee Saba chewable tablets.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. It is also used to relieve symptoms of extra gas such as belching, bloating, and feelings of pressure/discomfort in the stomach/gut. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut. Aluminum and magnesium antacids work quickly to lower the acid in the stomach. Liquid antacids usually work faster/better than tablets or capsules.
This medication works only on existing acid in the stomach. It does not prevent acid production. It may be used alone or with other medications that lower acid production (e.g., H2 blockers such as cimetidine/ranitidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).
If you are self-treating with this medication, carefully read the package instructions before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you. Some products have similar brand names but different active ingredients with different uses. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about your product or its use.
How to use Magnesie Calcinee Saba
Take this medication by mouth, usually after meals and at bedtime as needed. Follow all the directions on the product package or use as directed by your doctor. If you are uncertain about any of this information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking the chewable tablets, chew thoroughly before swallowing, then drink a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters).
If you are using the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle well before pouring each dose. Measure the dose out carefully using a medication spoon/cup. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the right dose. Refrigerating the suspension may improve the flavor. Do not freeze. The liquid form works best if taken without other fluids. You can mix your dose with a little water if needed.
This product may react with other medications (including digoxin, iron, pazopanib, tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin), preventing them from being fully absorbed by your body. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to schedule your medications to prevent this problem.
If your acid problems persist or worsen after you have used this product for 1 week, or if you think you have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention. If you are using this medication regularly on a daily basis for more than 2 weeks, you may have a medical problem that needs different treatment. Ask your doctor whether this is the right medication for you.
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What other drugs will affect Magnesie Calcinee Saba?
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Magnesie Calcinee Saba. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Magnesie Calcinee Saba
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Magnesie Calcinee Saba
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magnesie Calcinee Saba may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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What are the possible side effects of Magnesie Calcinee Saba?
Applies to Magnesie Calcinee Saba: chewable tablets, suspension, tablets
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Magnesie Calcinee Saba (the active ingredient contained in Magnesie Calcinee Saba)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting.
Each tablet contains Magnesium Hydroxide 200 mg and aluminum hydroxide 200 mg or with dimethicone 25 mg (for Magnesie Calcinee Saba).
Each 5 mL suspension contains Magnesium Hydroxide (as Magnesie Calcinee Saba paste) 200 mg and aluminum hydroxide (as aluminum hydroxide gel) 225 mg or with dimethicone 25 mg (for Magnesie Calcinee Saba).
Maalox suspension also contains methylparahydroxybenzoate E218, propylparahydroxybenzoate E216, anhydrous citric acid, sodium saccharin, crystallizing liquid sorbitol E420, mannitol powder E421, hydrogen peroxide, peppermint oil, concentrated HCl and purified water as excipients.