Substance / Medication

Magnesium hydroxide

Overview

Active Ingredient
magnesium hydroxide
RxNorm CUI
6581
Labeler: Santarus, Inc.Updated: 2006-06-08T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

ZEGERID with Magnesium Hydroxide is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Sennosides vs magnesium hydroxide vs polyethylene glycol as a treatment for constipation in anorectal malformation: a randomized crossover trial.
Nate-Anong Butsarin, Khorana Jiraporn, Chantakhow Sireekarn et al. · Pediatr Surg Int · 2025
PMID: 40856829RCT
Magnesium hydroxide-based dentifrice as an anti-erosive agent in an in situ intrinsic erosion model.
Passos Vanara Florêncio, Rodrigues Gerage Lidiany Karla, Lima Santiago Sérgio · Am J Dent · 2017
PMID: 29178758RCT
The effect of a combination antacid preparation containing aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide on rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics.
Martin Paul D, Schneck Dennis W, Dane Aaron L et al. · Curr Med Res Opin · 2008
PMID: 18355422RCT
[Effect of combination pretreatment of polyethylene glycol solution and magnesium hydroxide for colonoscopy].
Shin Eun Kyung, Park Seun Ja, Kim Kyu Jong et al. · Korean J Gastroenterol · 2010
PMID: 20389176Observational
Fatal Hypermagnesemia in Patients Taking Magnesium Hydroxide.
Jou Da Hye, Kim Su In, Choi In Hong et al. · Electrolyte Blood Press · 2023
PMID: 38152602Case ReportFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Magnesium hydroxide (substance)
SNOMED CT
387337001
UMLS CUI
C0024476
RxNorm CUI
6581
Labeler
Santarus, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 9 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.