About Regal's Milk of Magnesia Oral Solution

Regal's Milk of Magnesia Oral Solution is used to treat constipation. This medicine works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.Regal's Milk of Magnesia Oral Solution should be taken as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food.Take the medicine regularlyand at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it helps your symptoms. Do not take more than you are advised to and, if you miss a dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it. This medicine takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve afterthree days.The most common side effects are diarrhea and stomach cramps. You can help reduce these side effects by drinking plenty of fluidsand takingthe medicine between meals. If the side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, talk to your doctor.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How It Works

Regal's Milk of Magnesia Oral Solution is used to treat constipation. This medicine works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.Regal's Milk of Magnesia Oral Solution should be taken as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food.Take the medicine regularlyand at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it helps your symptoms. Do not take more than you are advised to and, if you miss a dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it. This medicine takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve afterthree days.The most common side effects are diarrhea and stomach cramps. You can help reduce these side effects by drinking plenty of fluidsand takingthe medicine between meals. If the side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, talk to your doctor.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Regal's Milk of Magnesia Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Regal's Milk of Magnesia Oral Solution, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n