Magnesium hydroxide
- Generic Name
- Magnesium hydroxide
- Brand Names
- Almacone, Duo Fusion, Gelusil, Maalox Plus, Mi-acid, Mi-acid Double Strength, Mintox Plus, Mylanta, Mylanta Tonight, Pedia-lax Liquid, Pepcid Complete, Rolaids Advanced, Rolaids Reformulated Aug 2006, Rolaids Ultra Strength, Zegerid With Magnesium Hydroxide
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- H2MgO2
- CAS Number
- 1309-42-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- NBZ3QY004S
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).
Background
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2021/06/18 | N/A | Withdrawn | |||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 Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | ORAL | 1200 mg in 15 mL | 2025/03/31 | 57896-002 |
MILK OF MAGNESIA CHERRY | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | ORAL | 1200 mg in 15 mL | 2025/03/31 | 57896-001 |
DG HEALTH Liquid Antacid plus Anti Gas | DOLGENCORP, LLC | ORAL | 270 mg in 10 mL | 2025/04/08 | 55910-670 |
Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry | Chattem, Inc. | ORAL | 600 mg in 1 1 | 2025/03/31 | 41167-0257 |
KO-LANTA | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | ORAL | 200 mg in 5 mL | 2025/03/31 | 57896-004 |
GERI-LANTA ANTACID ANTIGAS | ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. | ORAL | 200 mg in 5 mL | 2025/05/12 | 17856-0630 |
MILK OF MAGNESIA | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | ORAL | 1200 mg in 15 mL | 2025/03/31 | 57896-003 |
Mag-Al Plus | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | ORAL | 200 mg in 5 mL | 2025/05/01 | 55154-9429 |
MILK OF MAGNESIA ORIGINAL | ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. | ORAL | 1200 mg in 15 mL | 2025/05/23 | 17856-0788 |
Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide | Contract Pharmacal Corp. | ORAL | 135 mg in 1 1 | 2025/05/23 | 10267-0020 |
EMA Approved Products
Medicine Name | EMA Number | Auth. Holder | Country | Drug Type | Status | Issued | Opinion | Revision |
|---|
No EMA products found
No EMA products found for this drug
Singapore Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Strength | Approved | Approval No. | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AXCEL EVILINE FORTE SUSPENSION | KOTRA PHARMA (M) SDN BHD | SUSPENSION | 400 mg/5 ml | 1991/07/04 | SIN06400P | Yes |
HYDROSIL TABLET | XEPA-SOUL PATTINSON (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD | TABLET | 200 mg | 1989/06/24 | SIN03484P | Yes |
MACGEL TABLET | Y S P INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD | TABLET | 200 mg | 1995/04/11 | SIN08119P | Yes |
ACTAL PLUS TABLET | PHARMANIAGA MANUFACTURING BERHAD, PT. MENARINI INDRIA LABORATORIES | TABLET | 152 mg | 1993/03/29 | SIN07376P | Yes |
GASTROGEL ANTACID | ASPEN PHARMA PTY LTD | SUSPENSION | 24 mg/ml | 1989/05/26 | SIN02976P | Yes |
AXCEL EVILINE TABLET | KOTRA PHARMA (M) SDN BHD | TABLET | 200 mg | 1991/09/26 | SIN06592P | Yes |
China Approved Products
Product Name | Approval No. | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Trade Name | Strength | Type | Status | Date | Import |
|---|
No China products found
No China products found for this drug
Australia Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MYLANTA 2go ANTACID ORIGINAL chewable tablet (reformulation) blister pack | 118511 | Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd | Active | 2005/05/11 | magnesium hydroxide |
GASTROGEL ANTACID oral liquid bottle | 13452 | Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd | Active | 1991/08/30 | magnesium hydroxide |
MYLANTA DOUBLE STRENGTH oral liquid bottle (reformulation 2) | 126090 | Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd | Active | 2006/03/10 | magnesium hydroxide |
MYLANTA ANTACID DOUBLE STRENGTH oral liquid bottle | 294406 | Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd | Active | 2017/09/27 | magnesium hydroxide |
MYLANTA P ANTACID oral liquid bottle (reformulation) | 121994 | Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd | Active | 2005/09/19 | magnesium hydroxide |