Colenticon (sugar Free) suspension
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Pregnancy
Pregnant females should take their physician's advice before taking this drug.
Lactation
Lactating mothers should take their physician's advice before beginning this drug.
Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
This drug should be used in caution in long-term, or for chronic use.
What are the uses of Magnesium Hydroxide?
This medication is used for treating constipation. It helps soften stools and increases the number of bowel movements, making passing stools easier.
How to take Magnesium Hydroxide?
The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity. Please consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
How to store Magnesium Hydroxide?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Will I see instant results?
It may take up to 30 minutes to 6 hours for this medicine to work effectively.
Does Magnesium Hydroxide have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. The effects of this medicine on lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
What else can I do to pass stool more easily?
You can consume foods high in fiber such as: • Beans • Broccoli • Berries • Avocados • Whole grain foods • Drink plenty of water
Which is better, gripe water or infacol?
Both of these medications are same and the only difference that they have is gripe water can be used after the infant is 1 month old whereas infacol is used after 6 months of age.
Can infacol be given after a feed?
Infacol can be given before, during, and after feeding your baby.
Does infacol make babies fart and burp?
This medication helps in relieving flatulence (accumulation of gas in alimentary canal), therefore, making it easier for babies to fart and burp.
How long does it take for infacol to start working?
It takes around 2 weeks for this medication to start working.
Can I put infacol in bottle?
0.2ml of infacol should be given to the infant before each feed, either directly in to the baby’s mouth, or by a bottle.
Disclaimer
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