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
- 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.
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- 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
- Associated Therapies
- Antacid therapy, Gastric Acid Suppression
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