Magnesium hydroxide, with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2, usually exists in the form of white powder and is widely used as digestive tract health care agents, gynecological drugs, and fireproof materials. In medicine, magnesium hydroxide is a drug with few side effects. It can be used to treat symptoms such as pain, acid reflux and indigestion caused by excessive gastric acidity. It can also be used to treat lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections and other infectious diseases. Treatment of disease. The magnesium hydroxide manufacturer will introduce the use of magnesium hydroxide in detail.
(1) Medical purposes
1. Resistance to hyperacidity: Due to factors such as stress and excessive consumption of irritating foods, excessive gastric acid secretion leads to symptoms of indigestion, acid reflux and early gastric ulcers. Taking magnesium hydroxide at this time can neutralize stomach acid and relieve symptoms.
2. Digestive tract health care: Magnesium hydroxide can promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve constipation.
3. Treat urinary tract infections: Magnesium hydroxide can neutralize acidic urine and relieve symptoms such as pain, frequent urination, and painful urination caused by urinary tract infections.
4. Cooling and antipyretic: Magnesium hydroxide can reduce body temperature and antipyretic through sweat gland sweating.
(2) How to use
1. Hyperacidity: Under normal circumstances, adults should take 2-4 grams each time, 3 times a day, after meals or before going to bed. Do not take too much when the gastrointestinal tract is immobile or slow.
2. Constipation: Adults take 4-8 grams each time, 3 times a day, orally or by enema.
3. Urinary tract infection: Adults take 2-4 grams each time, 3-4 times a day, before or after meals.
4. Cooling and antipyretic: Adults take 1-2 grams each time, 3-4 times a day, after or before meals.
5. Pay attention to the following when taking it:
1️⃣ The manufacturer of magnesium hydroxide recommends ensuring adequate fluid intake. 1 gram of magnesium hydroxide should be taken with at least 180 ml of water each time;
2️⃣ Try to avoid lying down or bending down immediately after taking the medicine to avoid causing acid reflux or gastric content reflux;
3️⃣ It is not advisable to use it in large amounts for a long time, otherwise it may cause renal dysfunction and adverse reactions such as absorption of strong alkali from the intestine and destruction of red blood cells.
(3) Precautions
1. Patients with existing peptic tract ulcers and duodenal ulcers should use it under the guidance of a doctor;
2. Patients with brain tumors, renal insufficiency, heart disease, etc. should use it under the guidance of a physician;
3. Pregnant and lactating women should avoid using magnesium hydroxide;
4. Patients suffering from intestinal mucosal edema, gastric bleeding, diarrhea and other diseases should avoid using magnesium hydroxide.
To sum up, magnesium hydroxide is a safe and effective drug, but it needs to be used according to the condition and medication guidance, and should not be abused. When using it, you should take the medicine according to the doctor’s instructions and do not overdose. At the same time, you should also pay attention to adequate water intake to avoid adverse reactions. It is not recommended to be used casually by patients without a doctor’s diagnosis and guidance.