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Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia and Ponstel

Determining the interaction of Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia and Ponstel and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia <> Ponstel

Relevance: 27.10.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Professional:

Orally administered magnesium-containing antacids may significantly increase the rate and extent of the absorption of mefenamic acid. No special precautions appear to be necessary.

References

Neuvonen PJ, Kivisto KT "Effect of magnesium hydroxide on the absorption of tolfenamic and mefenamic acids." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 35 (1988): 495-501

Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia

Generic Name: magnesium hydroxide

Brand name: Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia?

Ponstel

Generic Name: mefenamic acid

Brand name: Ponstel

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Ponstel?

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