Pedia-Lax Chewable and Vitamin Deficiency System

• 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. Pedia-Lax Chewable reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements.

Pedia-Lax Chewable is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Pedia-Lax Chewable is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.

Pedia-Lax Chewable may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: cyanocobalamin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names:

  Cobolin-M, Depo-Cobolin, Vitamin B12, B-12 Dots, Nascobal, Cobal 1000, Vitamin B-12

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is a man-made form of vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis.

Vitamin B12 is used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency in people with pernicious anemia and other conditions.