Milk of magnesia and Tequin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and Tequin (gatifloxacin). Common drug interactions include dehydration among females and alveolitis allergic among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Milk of magnesia and Tequin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Milk of magnesia?

Milk of magnesia has active ingredients of magnesium hydroxide. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 9,699 Milk of magnesia users. Check the latest studies of Milk of magnesia.

What is Tequin?

Tequin has active ingredients of gatifloxacin. eHealthMe is studying from 4,645 Tequin users. Check the latest studies of Tequin.



On Jul, 16, 2026

11 people who take Milk of magnesia and Tequin together, and have interactions are studied.

Milk of magnesia and Tequin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Milk Of Magnesia and Tequin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  2. Dizziness
  3. Drooling (drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth)
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  6. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  7. Hiatus hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm)
  8. Pain
  9. Urinary tract infection
  10. Weight decreased

male:

  1. Alveolitis allergic (inflammation of the alveoli within the lung caused by hypersensitivity to inhaled organic dusts)
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action)
  4. Injection site inflammation
  5. Injection site oedema
  6. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  7. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)

What are the common drug interactions of Milk Of Magnesia and Tequin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Urinary tract infection
  4. Weight decreased
  5. Abdominal pain upper
  6. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  7. Asthenia (weakness)
  8. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
  9. Back pain
  10. Blood cholesterol increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pneumonia: 2 people, 18.18%
  2. Tachyarrhythmia (disturbance of the heart rhythm in which the heart rate is abnormally increased): 1 person, 9.09%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 9.09%
  4. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle): 1 person, 9.09%
  5. Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on magnesium hydroxide and gatifloxacin (the active ingredients of Milk of magnesia and Tequin, respectively), and Milk of magnesia and Tequin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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