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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Side Effects Of Milk Of Magnesia

Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Medications

Medications


The following drugs are sometimes used in the treatments of peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori. They are described in alphabetical order.

Antacids

Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. They play no major role in either prevention or healing of ulcers but help in the following ways:

  • All of the many brands available rely on various combinations of three basic compounds, magnesium, calciu...
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...Magnesium salts offered in combination products with aluminum (Mylanta and Maalox) balance the side effects of diarrhea and constipation.Calcium. Calcium carbonate (Tums, Titralac, and Alka-2) is... Read more »
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...corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) laxatives (e.g., milk of magnesia) sodium polystyrene... Read more »

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