Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia and Vicks 44 Cold, Flu and Cough

• 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, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements.

Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.

Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Comtrex Cold and Flu Maximum Strength Tablet, Robitussin Flu, Theraflu Cold & Cough, Theraflu Flu & Cough, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion, Triaminic Cold and Fever, Vicks 44 Cold, Flu and Cough, EQL Severe Cold/Flu, Theracaps Cough/Cold Reliever, Tylenol Cold, Children’s Non-Aspirin Cold/Cough, EQL Pain Relief Plus Cold/Cough, Tylenol Children’s Cold/Cough

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.

Vicks 44 Cold, Flu and Cough is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sinus pressure caused by the flu or common cold.

Vicks 44 Cold, Flu and Cough may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.