Magnesium Hydroxide - what is a safe dosage to take in 24 hours?
- Posted:
- 22 Oct 2009 by mslau1893
- Topics:
- constipation, magnesium hydroxide
Answers (1)
Marvell6 Nov 2009
Magnesium hydroxide Dosing Information
Usual Adult Dose for Constipation:
Oral liquid:
30 to 60 mL orally once a day or in divided doses.
Chewable tablet:
8 tablets orally once a day or in divided doses.
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia:
Oral liquid:
Initial dose: 5 to 15 mL orally 1 to 4 times a day as needed.
Alternatively, 1 to 3 oral tablets 1 to 4 times a day as needed.
Chewable tablet:
2 to 4 tablets orally every 4 hours as needed up to 4 times in a 24 hour period.
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