Magnesium hydroxide Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Magnesium hydroxide is also known as: Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia
Overview
It is unknown if Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets while pregnant. It is not known if Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Magnesium hydroxide Pregnancy Warnings
Magnesium hydroxide has not been assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Other magnesium salts (such as magnesium sulfate) have been used extensively during pregnancy in large doses with no reports of congenital defects. Magnesium hydroxide should only be given in pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Magnesium hydroxide Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of magnesium hydroxide into human milk. Because only small amounts of magnesium are systemically absorbed following oral administration of magnesium hydroxide, adverse effects in nursing infants would not be expected. The American Academy of Pediatrics considers other magnesium salts (like magnesium sulfate) to be compatible with breast-feeding.
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