Ertugliflozin and metformin and Magnesium hydroxide

• Generic Name: ertugliflozin / metformin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Segluromet

Ertugliflozin and metformin helps control blood sugar levels. Ertugliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Metformin works by helping your liver release lower amounts of sugar into your blood.

Ertugliflozin and metformin is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ertugliflozin and metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Ertugliflozin and metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: magnesium hydroxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium hydroxide reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements.

Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.

Magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.