Megalax Suspension

Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide

Orion Pharma Ltd.

Pack size	1's pack
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price	95.29 AED

Indications

Megalax Suspension is used for: Constipation

Adult Dose

Oral Adults: Constipation The recommended oral dose are as follows- 15-30ml before breakfast and/or at bedtime. Up to 45 mL/day. Max duration: 1 wk.

Child Dose

Oral Children: Constipation Over 7 years: 7.5ml-15ml at bedtime. 3-7 years: 5-10ml at bedtime.

Renal Dose

Administration

The dose may be mixed with milk or half a glass of water if desired.

Contra Indications

Renal failure, existing electrolyte imbalance, appendicitis symptoms, acute surgical abdomen, myocardial damage, heart block, fecal impaction, rectal fissures, intestinal obstruction or perforation, pregnant, bedridden, dysphagia

Precautions

Oral: not recommended for use in patients with difficulty swallowing or impaired neurodevelopment. Avoid prolonged use as a laxative or faecal softener.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and possibly other compounds.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide : Anal irritation (excessive dose) and seepage. Foreign-body granulomatous reactions; vasospasm; lipoid pneumonia; interference with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting may present.

Mechanism of Action

Paraffin: When taken orally: penetrates and softens faecal material. Magnesium hydroxide increases peristaltic activity causing osmotic retention of fluids, thus resulting in bowel evacuation. It also reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form Mg chloride.

Note

Megalax Suspension manufactured by Orion Pharma Ltd.. Its generic name is Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide. Megalax is availble in Bangladesh. Farmaco BD drug index information on Megalax Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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