Magnesium Oxide
About Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Oxide belongs to the group of medicines called mineral supplements used to treat acute hypomagnesaemia, a condition characterized by abnormally low magnesium levels in the blood. It also treats stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. It may also be used for rapid emptying of the bowel before surgery and as a laxative to treat occasional constipation.
Magnesium Oxide contains Magnesium oxide, which is involved in various body processes such as hormone receptor binding, muscular contraction, neuronal activity, neurotransmitter release, and vasomotor tone. It is an alkaliser that neutralises acid in the stomach, thereby treating heartburn, stomach upset, and indigestion. Magnesium oxide treats constipation by drawing water into the intestine and stimulating bowel movement.
Take Magnesium Oxide as recommended. Like all medicines, Magnesium Oxide also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Magnesium Oxide include diarrhoea and cramps. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if these side effects persist for longer, please seek medical advice.
Do not take Magnesium Oxide if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant/breastfeeding or have a kidney, heart, or liver problem, please inform your doctor before starting Magnesium Oxide. It is unknown whether Magnesium Oxide alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Magnesium Oxide as it could lead to unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Magnesium Oxide
Medicinal Benefits
Magnesium Oxide belongs to the group of medicines called mineral supplements used to treat acute hypomagnesaemia, a condition characterized by abnormally low magnesium levels in the blood. It is also used to treat stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. It may also be used for rapid emptying of the bowel before surgery, and as a laxative to treat occasional constipation. Magnesium Oxide is involved in various body processes such as hormone receptor binding, muscular contraction, neuronal activity, neurotransmitter release, and vasomotor tone. It is required for active potassium and calcium transport across the cell membrane. It is an alkaliser that neutralises acid in the stomach, thereby treating heartburn, stomach upset, and indigestion. Magnesium oxide treats constipation by drawing water into the intestine and stimulating bowel movement.
Directions for Use
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Side Effects of Magnesium Oxide
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypomagnesaemia: It is a condition that occurs when a person has abnormally low blood levels of magnesium. This occurs when a person does not get enough magnesium through diet, or he/she is unable to absorb magnesium properly. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weakness, personality changes, tremor, fatigue, seizures, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure.
Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements in which stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete.
Acidity: The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets irritated or eroded, which leads to complications like heartburn, stomach upset, and acid indigestion. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing.
FAQs
Magnesium Oxide plays a vital role in metabolism. It is involved with hormone receptor binding, muscle contraction, neural activity, neurotransmitter release, vasomotor tone, and cardiac excitability. It is necessary for the active transport of potassium and calcium across the cell membrane.
Continue taking Magnesium Oxide for as long as recommends it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Magnesium Oxide.
If you have stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, a perforated intestine, a bowel obstruction, severe constipation, colitis (colon inflammation), or toxic megacolon, don't take magnesium oxide for constipation. Also, if you have any rectal bleeding or no bowel movements after using magnesium oxide as a laxative, stop using it right away and seek medical help.
Take Magnesium Oxide only for as long as your doctor has recommended it. If recommended for heartburn/acidity, avoid taking magnesium oxide for longer than two weeks unless advised otherwise by the doctor. If recommended for constipation, avoid taking magnesium oxide for longer than one week unless advised otherwise by the doctor.
Magnesium Oxide may be used for rapid emptying of the bowel before surgery, and as a laxative to treat occasional constipation. It helps treat constipation by drawing water into the intestine and stimulating bowel movement.
Magnesium Oxide can be taken with other medicines if recommended by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Magnesium Oxide and other medicines.
