Korea United Magnesium Oxide Tablets 250 mg

Adult dose

For gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, and excessive gastric acid, magnesium oxide should be orally administered in divided doses of 0.5-1 g daily. For constipation, 2 g should be orally administered 1-2 times a day. The initial dose should be the minimum amount, gradually increasing or decreasing while observing the shape and condition of the stool.

This medication should not be used in patients with severely impaired kidney function. If the kidneys do not function well, the components of this drug can accumulate in the body and cause dangerous conditions. It is also advisable not to administer this medication to patients with diarrhea. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with weak heart function, those with already high magnesium levels, and in elderly individuals over 65 years of age. During the course of taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea may occur, so monitoring is necessary. If taken in large quantities for a long period, magnesium levels in the body may become too high, so regular checks on the condition should be made. If dizziness, slowed pulse, severe drowsiness, decreased consciousness, difficulty breathing, or muscle weakness occurs after taking, the use should be immediately stopped and a doctor or pharmacist consulted. In cases of magnesium toxicity, potassium salt injections may be necessary. This drug may interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics in the tetracycline family, so it is advisable not to take them together. In addition, this drug can alter the gastrointestinal environment, affecting the absorption or excretion of other drugs, so caution is advised. Taking it with large amounts of milk or calcium preparations can lead to a condition called milk-alkali syndrome; therefore, if such symptoms occur, use should be discontinued and monitored. Lastly, this medication is prone to absorb moisture and carbon dioxide from the air, so it should be stored in a dry place.

Serious side effects

Difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• dizziness
• slow pulse
• strong drowsiness
• faint consciousness
• weakness
• dry mouth
• vomiting
• hypermagnesemia

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with tetracycline antibiotics.

Food interactions

Caution is required when taking this medication with large amounts of milk and calcium preparations. Consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

1000 tablets/bottle