Phillips Milk of Magnesia and Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts

• 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.

• Generic Name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Colyte with Flavor Packs, GaviLyte-C, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLYTELY Orange, NuLYTELY with Flavor Packs, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Plenvu, TriLyte with Flavor Packs, NuLYTELY, TriLyte, Suclear

The polyethylene glycol (PEG), sodium and potassium salts solution is used to cleanse the colon (bowel) before a medical test (eg, colonoscopy).

The PEG, sodium and potassium salts solution is a laxative. It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon. Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during colonoscopy.

Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts is available only with your doctor's prescription.