Magnesium oxide and Polycarbophil Chewable Tablets

• Generic Name: magnesium oxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: MagGel, Phillips' Cramp-free, Uro-Mag, Mag-200, Mag-Ox 400, UroMag, Mag-Oxide, Magnesium Oxide 400, MAGnesium-Oxide, Maox, Uro-Mag

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.

Magnesium oxide is used as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.

Magnesium oxide is also used as an antacid to treat indigestion, or as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

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

• Generic Name: polycarbophil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Fiber Laxative, Fibernorm, Polycarb, Fiber Tabs, Fiberall Tablets, Perdiem Fiber Caplet, Fiber-Lax, FiberGen, Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL

• It is used to treat constipation.
• It is used to treat diarrhea.
• It is used to raise fiber in the diet.