Overview
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound. It is naturally found as the mineral brucite. Magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid or a laxative in either an oral liquid suspension or chewable tablet form. Additionally, magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties and is thus used commercially as a fire retardant. It can also be used topically as a deodorant or for the relief of canker sores (aphthous ulcers).
Indication
Magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid or a laxative depending on the administered dose. As an antacid, it is used for the temporary relief of heartburn, upset stomach, sour stomach or acid indigestion. As a laxative, it is used for the relief of occasional constipation by promoting bowel movements for 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.
Associated Conditions
- Colic
- Constipation
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
- Gastric Ulcer
- Heartburn
- Upset stomach
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021/06/18 | N/A | Withdrawn | |||
2021/03/17 | Phase 2 | UNKNOWN | Dinara Zhumanbayeva | ||
2020/02/13 | Phase 1 | Completed |
FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | 57896-001 | ORAL | 1200 mg in 15 mL | 3/31/2025 | |
| H E B | 37808-121 | ORAL | 165 mg in 1 1 | 7/7/2025 | |
| Cardinal Health 107, LLC | 55154-9429 | ORAL | 200 mg in 5 mL | 5/1/2025 | |
| Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | 57896-004 | ORAL | 200 mg in 5 mL | 3/31/2025 | |
| ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. | 17856-0630 | ORAL | 200 mg in 5 mL | 5/12/2025 | |
| Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | 57896-002 | ORAL | 1200 mg in 15 mL | 3/31/2025 | |
| ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. | 17856-5725 | ORAL | 400 mg in 5 mL | 5/23/2025 | |
| Contract Pharmacal Corp. | 10267-0041 | ORAL | 200 mg in 1 1 | 6/16/2025 | |
| Contract Pharmacal Corp. | 10267-0020 | ORAL | 135 mg in 1 1 | 5/23/2025 | |
| ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. | 17856-0788 | ORAL | 1200 mg in 15 mL | 5/23/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Authorization Holder | Status | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | Approval Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXCEL EVILINE FORTE SUSPENSION | SIN06400P | SUSPENSION | 400 mg/5 ml | 7/4/1991 | |
| HYDROSIL TABLET | SIN03484P | TABLET | 200 mg | 6/24/1989 | |
| MACGEL TABLET | SIN08119P | TABLET | 200 mg | 4/11/1995 | |
| ACTAL PLUS TABLET | SIN07376P | TABLET | 152 mg | 3/29/1993 | |
| GASTROGEL ANTACID | SIN02976P | SUSPENSION | 24 mg/ml | 5/26/1989 | |
| AXCEL EVILINE TABLET | SIN06592P | TABLET | 200 mg | 9/26/1991 |
NMPA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Approval Number | Drug Type | Dosage Form | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIDA-MECO SUSP ORAL | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2/6/1987 | |
| SIMWELL CHEWABLE TABLETS | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11/6/2017 | |
| GASEDIN-U EXTRA STOMACH CHEWABLE TAB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12/28/2006 | |
| MAALOX PLUS TAB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10/12/1978 | |
| FEDRA-GEL-S CHEWABLE TAB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/4/1984 | |
| WEICHI TAB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5/3/1995 |
TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYLANTA 2go ANTACID ORIGINAL chewable tablet (reformulation) blister pack | 118511 | Medicine | A | 5/11/2005 | |
| GASTROGEL ANTACID oral liquid bottle | 13452 | Medicine | A | 8/30/1991 | |
| MYLANTA DOUBLE STRENGTH oral liquid bottle (reformulation 2) | 126090 | Medicine | A | 3/10/2006 | |
| MYLANTA ANTACID DOUBLE STRENGTH oral liquid bottle | 294406 | Medicine | A | 9/27/2017 | |
| MYLANTA P ANTACID oral liquid bottle (reformulation) | 121994 | Medicine | A | 9/19/2005 | |
| MYLANTA ORIGINAL oral liquid bottle (reformulation 2) | 122007 | Medicine | A | 9/19/2005 | |
| MYLANTA ANTACID ORIGINAL oral liquid bottle | 294405 | Medicine | A | 9/27/2017 | |
| Magnesia San Pellegrino Lemon Effervescent Powder | 10156 | Medicine | A | 6/24/1991 | |
| MYLANTA P ANTACID chewable tablet blister pack | 118509 | Medicine | A | 5/11/2005 | |
| MYLANTA 2go ANTACID DOUBLE STRENGTH chewable tablet (reformulation) blister pack | 118508 | Medicine | A | 5/11/2005 |
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