Magocapsule 250mg (Magnesium Oxide)

Adult dose

1) Gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, excessive gastric acid: Administer magnesium oxide; 0.5-1g daily, divided into several doses orally. 2) Constipation: 2g daily, divided into 1-2 doses orally. However, start with a minimum amount and adjust while monitoring stool condition.

This medication should not be used by patients with kidney dysfunction as it can lead to elevated magnesium levels in the body. Patients with diarrhea should also avoid this medication as it may worsen diarrhea. Caution is advised for patients with heart problems, those with hypermagnesemia, and elderly individuals over 65 years of age, as this medication can affect magnesium levels in the body. During use, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea may occasionally occur. Long-term use of high doses may lead to excessively high magnesium levels in the blood, so symptoms should be closely monitored, and the dosage should be reduced or temporarily stopped if abnormalities occur. If dizziness, a slower pulse, severe drowsiness, confusion, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, dry mouth, or vomiting occurs after taking the medication, it should be immediately discontinued and a doctor or pharmacist consulted. In case of magnesium toxicity, potassium salt injections may be necessary. This medication can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics such as tetracycline, so it is not advisable to take them together. Furthermore, as this medication can alter the intestinal environment, it may affect the absorption or excretion of other drugs and should be used cautiously. Taking it with milk or calcium products may result in milk-alkali syndrome, so symptoms should be monitored, and use should be discontinued if abnormalities occur. Lastly, this medication can absorb moisture and carbon dioxide from the air, so it is important to store it in a cool, dry, and tightly sealed place.

Serious side effects

Shortness of breath → severe allergic reaction

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• dizziness
• slowed pulse
• strong drowsiness
• faint consciousness
• muscle weakness
• dry mouth
• vomiting

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with tetracycline antibiotics.

Food interactions

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, avoid extremely hot or cold places, and it is preferable to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Opaque white hard capsule filled with white powder

Package unit

200 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle