What is Phillips: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Phillips overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • CalMag Thins, Coral Calcium, Leader Magnesium, Mag-G, Magimin-Forte, Maginex, Magnacaps, Mag-Tab SR, MG Plus Protein, MP Magnesium, PharmAssure Magnesium, Phillips, Sundown Naturals Magnesium, Uro-Mag, Uro-Mag, Phillips, Sundown Naturals Magnesium, Uro-Mag, Uro-Mag

Generic Names:

  • Phillips

Uses:

  • Used as a mineral supplement to add to the magnesium in your daily diet., Treats acid indigestion and upset stomach. Also used as a mineral supplement to add to the magnesium oxide in your daily diet.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antacid, Magnesium Containing, Calcium Supplement, Laxative, Hyperosmotic, Magnesium Supplement, Mineral Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Antacid, Magnesium Containing, Laxative, Hyperosmotic, Magnesium Supplement

Forms:

  • Powder for Suspension, Liquid Filled Capsule, Capsule, Powder, Liquid, Tablet, Packet, Long Acting Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What is Phillips used for?

What form(s) does Phillips come in

  • Powder for Suspension

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Capsule

  • Powder

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Packet

  • Long Acting Tablet

What are common Phillips doses?

  • Box 24 Tablets

  • Box 100 Tablets

Common Phillips prescriptions

  • Phillips
    100 tablets box

  • Phillips
    24 tablets box

How to take Phillips

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Drink at least six to eight (8 ounce) cups of liquid each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Drink at least six to eight (8 ounce) cups of liquid each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • If you are using this medicine as an antacid, do not use the medicine for longer than 2 weeks in a row.

  • Drink at least six to eight (8 ounce) cups of liquid each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Drink at least six to eight (8 ounce) cups of liquid each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • If you are using this medicine as an antacid, do not use the medicine for longer than 2 weeks in a row.

What to do if you miss a dose of Phillips

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Phillips contraindications

  • Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason for you to not use this medicine.

  • Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason for you to not use this medicine.

Phillips warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.

  • Tell your doctor if your acid indigestion does not improve after using the medicine for 1 to 2 weeks.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.

Phillips interactions

  • There are many other medicines that may not work properly if you use them together with magnesium oxide. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

  • Tell your doctor if your acid indigestion does not improve after using the medicine for 1 to 2 weeks.

  • There are other medicines that may not work properly if you use them together with magnesium. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

Phillips side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Diarrhea.

  • Nausea, diarrhea.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea, diarrhea.

  • Diarrhea.

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