Magnesium Hydroxide
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Shake well before use. Take 10 to 15 mL orally at bedtime with a glass of water. Swallow directly; do not take lying down to avoid aspiration. Best taken at bedtime for morning bowel movement.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, perianal pruritus, nausea. Rare/Severe: Lipoid pneumonia (from accidental paraffin aspiration), anal leakage of mineral oil, and hypermagnesemia in renal failure.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Over-The-Counter laxative. Do not administer to bedridden or dysphagic patients due to severe lipoid pneumonia risk from mineral oil aspiration. Prolonged use may impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Magnesium Hydroxide
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Liquid Paraffin 1.25ml + Milk of Magnesia 3.75ml + Sodium Picosulphate 3.33mg Suspension per 5ml
Liquid Paraffin (1.25ml/3.75ml), Milk of Magnesia (3.75ml/11.25ml), and Sodium Picosulphate (3.33mg) Suspension is a triple-action laxative combining a stool lubricant, an osmotic laxative, and a contact stimulant. Liquid paraffin softens and lubricates stools; Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) draws water osmotically into the bowel lumen; and sodium picosulphate is activated by colonic sulfatases to stimulate myenteric peristalsis. Indicated for acute and chronic severe constipation, painful anorectal conditions (piles, anal fissures), and post-surgical bowel clearance.
Chlordiazepoxide 5mg + Clidinium Bromide 2.5mg Tablets
Chlordiazepoxide (5mg) and Clidinium Bromide (2.5mg, with or without Dicyclomine 10mg) Tablets is a fixed-dose anxiolytic and anticholinergic combination. Clidinium bromide acts as a synthetic quaternary anticholinergic agent, reducing gastric acid secretion and inhibiting hypermotility and spasm of the gastrointestinal tract. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that modulates GABA-A receptors in the CNS to alleviate emotional tension and visceral hypersensitivity. Indicated for irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colon, mucous colitis) and adjunctive therapy in peptic ulcer disease.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Magnesium Hydroxide.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Paraffin 1.25ml + Milk of Magnesia 3.75ml + Sodium Picosulphate 3.33mg Suspension per 5ml | 170 ml Bottle | ₹58.78 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chlordiazepoxide 5mg + Clidinium Bromide 2.5mg Tablets | 10's | ₹9.28 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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