Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate Pharmacology

Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate

About Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Mechanism of Action of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Pharmacokinets of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Onset of Action for Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Duration of Action for Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Half Life of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Side Effects of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Contra-indications of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Special Precautions while taking Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Interactions for Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Typical Dosage for Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Schedule of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Storage Requirements for Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Effects of Overdose of Magnesium Hydroxide + Paraffin + Sodium Picosulphate
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Magnesium Hydroxide

About Magnesium Hydroxide
Mineral, Magnesium compound, Antacid and laxative.
Mechanism of Action of Magnesium Hydroxide
It neutralize the gastric acid (where the hydroxide ions from the Mg(OH)2 combine with acidic H+ ions produced in the form of hydrochloric acid by parietal cells in the stomach). This relieves the hyperacidity problems in the stomach.
Pharmacokinets of Magnesium Hydroxide
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Onset of Action for Magnesium Hydroxide
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Duration of Action for Magnesium Hydroxide
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Half Life of Magnesium Hydroxide
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Side Effects of Magnesium Hydroxide
1. Stomach cramps
2. Upset stomach
3. Vomiting
4. Diarrhea
5. Black/tarry stools
6. Rectal bleeding.
7. Constipation
8. Loss of appetite
9. Unusual tiredness
10. Muscle weakness
11. Hypermagnesaemia
12. Renal failure
Contra-indications of Magnesium Hydroxide
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Kidney disease
3. Stomach/abdominal pain
4. Nausea
5. Vomiting
Special Precautions while taking Magnesium Hydroxide
1. Colostomy
2. Dehydration
3. Diarrhea
4. Intestinal problems like colitis
5.Do not take any other medication within 1 to 2 hours of taking this medication.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Less than 6 Years : Contraindicated
Indications for Magnesium Hydroxide
1. Constipation
2. Peptic ulcer
3. Hiatal hernia
Interactions for Magnesium Hydroxide
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Typical Dosage for Magnesium Hydroxide
Oral-
Adult-
Antacid:
Tab-500mg to 1.5g daily.
Liquid-5-15ml daily.
Laxative:
Tab-2.4-4.8g daily.
Liquid -30-60ml daily.
Schedule of Magnesium Hydroxide
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Storage Requirements for Magnesium Hydroxide
Store it at room temperature (15-30 degree C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Magnesium Hydroxide
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Magnesium Hydroxide
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Paraffin

About Paraffin
Petroleum based lubricant, A lubricative laxative(faecal softner).
Mechanism of Action of Paraffin
Paraffin liquid is a lubricant laxative. It acts by softening and lubricating the faeces. Liquid Paraffin lubricates the intestinal tract, soften the fecal contents and retard the absorption of water and facilitate the passage of feces. By doing this it relieves constipation and reduces the pain of some conditions such as piles (haemorrhoids).
Pharmacokinets of Paraffin
Absorption: After oral administration it is minimally absorbed.Distribution: it is distributed mainly in the colon.Excretion: excreted mainly in the feces.
Onset of Action for Paraffin
6 - 8 hours(oral)
2 - 15 minutes(rectal)
Duration of Action for Paraffin
variable
Half Life of Paraffin
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Side Effects of Paraffin
1.Abdominal pain
2.Irritation of the back passage
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Diarrhoea
6.Decreased absorption of nutrients and fat soluble vitamins
7.Lipid pneumonia
8.Anal pruritis
9.Laxative dependence
Contra-indications of Paraffin
1.Hypersensitivity to Paraffin liquid
2.Abdominal pain
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Appendicitis
6.Acute surgical abdomen
7.Intestinal obstruction
8.Colostomy
9.Ileostomy
9.Ulcerative colitis
Special Precautions while taking Paraffin
1. Avoid prolonged use
2. Debilitated patients
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: contraindicated
Indications for Paraffin
Constipation
Interactions for Paraffin
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Typical Dosage for Paraffin
Oral:
Adults: 15 - 45 ml as single or divided doses.Take the drug at bed time
Enema: 120ml
CHILDREN:
Above 12 years: same as adult dose
6 - 11 years: 5 - 15 ml as single or divided doses.Take the drug at bed time
Enema: 30 - 60ml


Schedule of Paraffin
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Storage Requirements for Paraffin
Store at room temperature. Protect from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Paraffin
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Effects of Overdose of Paraffin
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment

Sodium Picosulphate

About Sodium Picosulphate
A locally acting Bowel preparation, A stimulant laxative.
Mechanism of Action of Sodium Picosulphate
Sodium picosulphate is a stimulant laxative. After oral administration it is activated by the bacteria present in the large intestine. It then stimulates nerve endings in the intestinal wall. Stimulation of nerves contracts the muscles in the intestine and rectum with more force (peristalsis) and the bowel can be emptied, and hence relieves constipation. Sodium picosulphate is also used to stimulate the emptying of the bowel before surgery, childbirth or medical investigation of the gut.
Pharmacokinets of Sodium Picosulphate
Absorption: Sodium picosulphate is well absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: It is mainly distributed in the colon.
Metabolism: It undergoes hydrolysis in the colon by colonic bacteria into its active form.
Excretion: It is excreted mainly through faeces.
Onset of Action for Sodium Picosulphate
6 - 12 hours
Duration of Action for Sodium Picosulphate
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Half Life of Sodium Picosulphate
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Side Effects of Sodium Picosulphate
1. Diarrhoea
2. Abdominal discomfort
Contra-indications of Sodium Picosulphate
1. Intestinal obstruction
2. Severe dehydration
3. Appendicitis
4. Ulcerative colitis
5. Crohn`s disease
6. Abdominal cramps
7. Hypersensitivity to Sodium picosulphate
Special Precautions while taking Sodium Picosulphate
1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2. Lower abdominal pain
3. Prolonged us
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Below 4years : Contraindicated
Indications for Sodium Picosulphate
1. Emptying the bowel prior to surgery, childbirth or radiological investigation of the gut.
2. Short term management of constipation.

Interactions for Sodium Picosulphate
Sodium picosulphate is broken down by bacteria in the large intestine so it is possible that patients taking broad spectrum antibiotics may experience some loss of laxative action.
Typical Dosage for Sodium Picosulphate
Adult: Initial dose: 5 - 15 mg maximum dose: 60 mg
Drops: solution contains 1mg of sodium picosulphate / ml solution
Adult: 7 - 12 drops
Children above 3 years: 2 - 7drops daily




Schedule of Sodium Picosulphate
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Storage Requirements for Sodium Picosulphate
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Sodium Picosulphate
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Sodium Picosulphate
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

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