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how much milk of magnesia for toddler
A 2-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Stool saver: Your child may have passed a hard stool and as a result he doesnt want to poop. Give him MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to the point of inducing a diar ... Read More
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
see details: Do not use milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) in a 2 year ago, especially so frequently. The issue needs to be evaluated. See your pediatrician an ... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Sure, sort of...: Each person with constipation needs to work with her doctor to figure out the cause and the solution. Otherwise if the constipation does not resolve, ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide): Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) usually takes effect (leads to a bowel movement ) in half an hour to six hours – but this is variable.
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alvin Lin answered
30 years experience Geriatrics
Yes but . . .: www.epocrates.com doesn't show any significant interactions between milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and Lorazepam but you really ought to addre ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegab answered
40 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Probably : If overdosed and used extensively, can cause dehydration which in turn can cause exhaustion. Hold it for now, if still having symptoms or symptoms ar ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
MOM: If used occasionally as antacid/laxative. Regular use can deplete your potassium.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
1/2 HOUR TO 6 HOURS: It may work as an antacid within 30 minutes and as a laxative it may take 6 hours to 12 hours.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. You Sung Sang answered
31 years experience Gastroenterology
Yes : They should not interact.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
40 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Not for long term: Side effects include hypermagnesemia which could cause heart rhythm trouble. Hypermagnesemia occurs specially in persons with slow kidneys. Would sugg ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
No it is not: No it is not habit forming but some people tend to use it over long period of time to help move bowels.
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