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MILK OF MAGNESIA

MILK OF MAGNESIA

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MILK OF MAGNESIA / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE What is MILK OF MAGNESIA / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE? Milk of Magnesia, also known by its generic name Magnesium Hydroxide, belongs to the class of medications called laxatives. It is commonly used to relieve occasional constipation (irregularity) and generally produces a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 6 hours after … Read more