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Cream of Magnesia B.P.

(Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Sulphate)

Relieves constipation

Relieves acid indigestion

e 200 ml

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Read all of this label for full instructions.

What this medicine is for

This effective formulation contains an antacid to neutralise excess acid and relieve indigestion. It also contains a laxative to relieve constipation.

Before you take this medicine

X Do not take:

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
  • If you have severe stomach pain
  • For long periods of time, unless your doctor tells you to

! Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

  • If you have kidney problems
  • If you are elderly
  • If you take other medicines – cimetidine (for ulcers), diflunisal, indomethacin, aspirin or salicylates (for pain, swelling and rheumatism), digoxin (for heart problems), tetracycline antibiotics, iron, other medicines for indigestion
  • If you are pregnant

You can take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

 How to take this medicine

Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine. Shake the bottle well.

For indigestion:

Age

/ How much / How often
Adults and children of 12 years and over / One to two 5 ml spoonfuls / Mix in a little water and take after meals, or when you need to
Children of 6 to 11 years / Half to one 5 ml spoonfuls
Elderly / Take only if your doctor tells you to. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
In general you should not need to take more than 5 times in 24 hours.

For constipation:

Age

/ How much / How often
Adults and children of 12 years and over / Five to ten 5 ml spoonfuls / Mix with a little warm water and take at bedtime
Children of 6 to 11 years / One to three 5 ml spoonfuls, depending on age
Elderly, and children up to 6 years should only take this medicine if your doctor tells you to. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Do not give to children under 6 years, unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not take regularly, or for long periods of time, unless your doctor tells you to.

If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.

! If you take too much: Talk to a doctor straight away.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:

  • Diarrhoea

If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

How to store this medicine

Do not freeze.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the label edge.

Active ingredients

Each 5 ml of emulsion contains Magnesium Oxide 5.98% w/v, Magnesium Sulphate 0.075% w/v.

Also contains: purified water, chloroform.

PL 00014/5304

Text prepared 5/07

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder The Boots Company PLC Nottingham
NG2 3AA

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

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