magnesium hydroxide-cascara sagrada- oral (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using a laxative: any allergies, stomach/intestinal problems, nausea, vomiting, blood in the stool, kidney disease. This medication should be used with caution in children and is not recommended for use in those less than 6 years old, unless directed by a doctor. Children may be more likely to become dehydrated. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. This product should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor. The cascara in this product is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of: tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline or tetracycline), azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole), quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, valproic acid), heart heart drugs (e.g., quinidine, digoxin), sodium polystyrene sulfonate, dexamethasone, indomethacin, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), iron/multivitamin supplements. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; dry gums or eyes; loss of appetite, muscle cramps, weakness, or sluggishness.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Proper diet, fluid intake and exercise may help prevent constipation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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