Product Description:
Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid effervescent
What Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid is used for:
- It is used for treating acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and constipation.
- Magnesium Hydroxide is an antacid.
- It works by neutralizing the acid in the stomach and by stimulating the bowels to move.
Do not take Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients
- You have severe stomach problems
- You have an intolerance to some sugars
Warnings & Precautions:
- Use with caution if:
- You have heart, kidney or liver problems
- You have diabetes
- You need a laxative dose every day, or you have persistent abdominal pain, or if symptoms persist
- You are elderly, or feel very weak
- You are on a controlled sodium diet (each level teaspoon of powder contains 185 mg sodium)
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
Possible Side Effects:
- These include
- Tiredness or weakness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Light headedness
- Other medicines and Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid
- Tell
your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you take, including
prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal
supplements.
- It may interact with the following drugs and products:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased
- Azole
antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate),
cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate),
cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolone
antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline)
because their effectiveness may be decreased.
How to take Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid:
- Adults:
- For upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, feeling sick: One or two teaspoonfuls.
- For constipation: Take two teaspoonfuls before breakfast or at bedtime
- Children of 3 years and over:
- Reduce the amount above according to size and age.
- Check the inner seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the powder.
- Use a dry spoon to measure.
- Mix the amount recommended below with a glass of water and drink the solution, before it stops fizzing.
How to store Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid:
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
- Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so.