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Magnesium Hydroxide and Mineral Oil Emulsion
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(mag NEE zhum hye DROKS ide & MIN er al oyl e MUL shun)

U.S. Brand Names
Haley's M-O®[OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
MOM/Mineral Oil Emulsion

Pharmacological Index

Laxative


Use

Short-term treatment of occasional constipation


Pregnancy Risk Factor

B


Usual Dosage

Adults: Oral: 5-45 mL at bedtime


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

Magnesium products may prevent gastrointestinal absorption of tetracyclines by forming a large ionized chelated molecule with the tetracyclines in the stomach. Tetracyclines should be given at least 1 hour before magnesium.


Patient Information

Shake well; take with full glass of water; report persistent diarrhea or abdominal pains with incidence of blood in stool or vomit


Nursing Implications

Shake well; administer with full glass of water; report persistent diarrhea or abdominal pains with incidence of blood in stool or vomit


Dosage Forms

Suspension, oral: Equivalent to magnesium hydroxide 24 mL/mineral oil emulsion 6 mL (30 mL unit dose)


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