Product Description
Composition
Each 5ml contains Magnesium Hydroxide BP 300 mg & Liquid Paraffin BP 1.25 ml.
Pharmacology
The osmotic force of Magnesium Hydroxide acts to draw fluids from the body and to retain those already within the lumen of the intestine,
serving to distend the bowel, thus stimulating nerves within the colon wall, inducing peristalsis and resulting in evacuation of colonic contents.
Magnesium Hydroxide acts as alkali to neutralize acid. Liquid paraffin acts as a stool lubricant.
Indication
Indicated for the treatment of constipation, bloat, acidosis, simple indigestion, impaction & abomasal ulceration.
Dosage & administration
Route of administration: oral
Large Animal
Upto 0-1 year: 100-200 ml.
Upto 1-2 years: 200-300 ml.
Over 2 years: 300-500 ml.
250 ml water to be added to the emulsion and shake well before administration.
Or, as directed by the Veterinary Physician.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in animal with dehydration and renal failure.
Warning & precaution
Some products have significant quantities of sodium and potassium and should be used cautiously in patients who should have these
electrolytes in their diet.
Side effects
Common side effects: Magnesium Hydroxide in common with other magnesium salts may cause diarrhoea.
Rare side effects: Magnesium containing antacids can cause hypermagnesemia in patients with severe renal failure.
Use in pregnancy & lactation
In recommended dosage Magnesium Hydroxide do not have effect on pregnancy. However, risk & necessity should considered before
administration.
Drug interaction
With medicine: Efficacy may be reduced In combination with Quinidine, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Iron salts, Isoniazide.
With food & others: No interaction were found with feed.
Overdose
If overdosed serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing may be seen.
Withdrawal time
Milk- Milk must not be consumed up to 12 hour after administration of this drug.
Meat- Zero (0) Day
Storage
Store below 30° C and dry place, protected from light.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Packing
500 ml Plastic bottle.
