Helixate FS recombinant and Phillips Milk of Magnesia

• Generic Name: antihemophilic factor
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Advate, Adynovate, Afstyla, Eloctate with Fc Fusion Protein, Helixate FS, Kogenate FS, Kovaltry, Novoeight, Nuwiq, Recombinate, Xyntha, Hemofil-M, Koate-DVI, Monoclate-P, Jivi, Obizur

Helixate FS is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A. Recombinant this medicine works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII in the blood to aid in clotting.

Recombinant Helixate FS is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A. It is also used to control bleeding related to surgery or dentistry in a person with hemophilia, and to prevent joint damage in people age 16 or older with severe hemophilia A and no prior joint damage.

Recombinant Helixate FS is not for use in people with von Willebrand disease.

Recombinant Helixate FS 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, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia

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

Phillips Milk of Magnesia is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

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

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