Indications
Magnesium hydroxide suspension is used for constipation, heartburn, gas and nausea. It is also used for acute and long-acting constipation caused by hyperacidity, and for peptic ulcer or stomatitis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Magnesium Hydroxide is widely known by its common name, Milk of Magnesia. It works as a gentle antacid and laxative. Since it is absorbed poorly and slowly from the gut, it draws and holds fluid within the bowel through its osmotic effect, which is how it produces its laxative action. This makes it useful for clearing the bowel before surgical, radiological, and colonoscopic procedures, and it can also assist in expelling parasites after suitable treatment, as well as removing toxic substances in certain poisoning cases. In the stomach, Magnesium Hydroxide is converted to Magnesium Chloride, a reaction that does not produce carbon dioxide.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.