Milk Of Magnesia

Do not take Milk Of Magnesia if you are allergic to any of its components. Talk to the doctor if you have severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, no bowel movement after using the medicine as a laxative, rectal bleeding, or worsening symptoms. If you have liver or kidney disease, change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks, appendicitis or magnesium-restricted diet. Do not take Milk Of Magnesia for more than a week without talking to the doctor. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Milk Of Magnesia should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Constipation:

• Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables. 
• Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
• Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
• Get enough sleep.
• Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
• Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Acidity:

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising. Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
• Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen, leading to acid reflux.
• Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda.
• Avoid sitting continuously, as it may trigger acidity. Take a 5-minute break every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.