Boots Cream of Magnesia B.P.
(Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Sulphate)
Relieves constipation
Relieves acid indigestion
e 200 ml
Read all of this label for full instructions.
What this medicine is for
This effective formulation contains an antacid to neutralise excess acid and relieve indigestion. It also contains a laxative to relieve constipation.
Before you take this medicine
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have severe stomach pain
For long periods of time, unless your doctor tells you to
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have kidney problems
- If you are elderly
- If you take other medicines – cimetidine (for ulcers), diflunisal, indomethacin, aspirin or salicylates (for pain, swelling and rheumatism), digoxin (for heart problems), tetracycline antibiotics, iron, other medicines for indigestion
- If you are pregnant
You can take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
How to take this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine. Shake the bottle well.
For indigestion:
- Adults and children of 12 years and over
- One to two 5 ml spoonfuls
- Mix in a little water and take after meals, or when you need to
- Children of 6 to 11 years
- Half to one 5 ml spoonfuls depending on age
- Mix in a little water and take after meals, or when you need to
- Elderly
- Take only if your doctor tells you to. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
For constipation:
- Adults and children of 12 years and over
- Five to ten 5 ml spoonfuls
- Mix with a little warm water and take at bedtime
- Children of 6 to 11 years
- One to three 5 ml spoonfuls, depending on age
- Mix with a little warm water and take at bedtime
- Elderly, and children up to 6 years should only take this medicine if your doctor tells you to. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Do not give to children under 6 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not take regularly, or for long periods of time, (more than a week) unless your doctor tells you to.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too much:
You may get watery diarrhoea or stomach pain. Talk to a doctor straight away if this happens.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
- Diarrhoea
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
Do not freeze.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the label edge.
Active ingredients
Each 5 ml of emulsion contains Magnesium Oxide 5.98% w/v, Magnesium Sulphate 0.075% w/v.
Also contains: purified water, chloroform.
PL 00014/5304
Text prepared 11/07
Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder
If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.
BTC 17709 vF 25/01/08
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