What is Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia? Uses, warnings & side effects

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Do not use a laxative for longer than 1 week unless your doctor tells you to. Laxatives may be habit-forming and can harm your bowels if you use them too long or too often.

If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.

If you are using this medicine as a laxative, you must drink enough liquid. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of water or other liquid after swallowing the medicine.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup. Shake the medicine well just before using.

The chewable tablet must be chewed complete before you swallow it.

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.

Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia).

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting.

Rectal bleeding, blood in stools

This medicine may interfere with some prescription medicines. Ask your doctor if you must take milk of magnesia at a different time than your other medicines.