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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Haley's M-O®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| MOM/Mineral Oil Emulsion |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Laxative |
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| Use |
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Short-term treatment of occasional constipation |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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B |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 5-45 mL at bedtime |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Magnesium products may prevent gastrointestinal absorption of tetracyclines by forming a large ionized chelated molecule with the tetracyclines in the stomach. Tetracyclines should be given at least 1 hour before magnesium. |
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| Patient Information |
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Shake well; take with full glass of water; report persistent diarrhea or abdominal pains with incidence of blood in stool or vomit |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Shake well; administer with full glass of water; report persistent diarrhea or abdominal pains with incidence of blood in stool or vomit |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Suspension, oral: Equivalent to magnesium hydroxide 24 mL/mineral oil emulsion 6 mL (30 mL unit dose) |
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