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Milk of magnesia helps stomach problems, by coating sensitive areas, that are affected by digestive fluids, mainly acids, which are also neutralized by the remedy.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe milk of magnesia is a base, and so would neutralize some of the acid.
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∙ 10y agoMilk of Magnesia contains Mg(OH)2.Contents in stomach are acidic due to HCl in stomch.Mg(OH)2 react with HCl and neutralize the acidity of stomach.
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∙ 8y agoThe basic pH of milk of magnesia neutralizes any extra stomach acid.
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∙ 11y agoBy eating a banana
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Does Milk of Magnesia help you go into labor?
No, Milk of Magnesia will not help you go into labor. === ===
Is milk of magnesia is a colloid or suspension?
Magnesia milk is a suspension.
Uses of milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is used as an antacid and saline laxative.
Is milk of magnesia a acid base or neutral?
Milk of magnesia is a base.
Is milk of magnesia a basic?
Milk of magnesia is a suspension of Magnesium Hydroxide in water, which is a base.
Does Milk of Magnesia help you go into labor?
No, Milk of Magnesia will not help you go into labor. === ===
Is there an ingredient in milk of magnesia that helps with incontinence?
Incontinence usually refers to the inability to restrain discharges of urine. Milk of Magnesia definitely does not have any ingredient to help with that. You will need to see your doctor for a prescription medication for incontinence. If you are referring to incontinence in terms of being unable to restrain evacuation of feces - Milk of Magnesia will not help with that either. Milk of Magnesia contains magnesium hydroxide, which is meant to help with constipation and sometimes acid indigestion. The magnesium in Milk of Magnesia can actually cause diarrhea.
Is milk of magnesia acid or magnesia?
magnesia
Is milk of magnesia is a colloid or suspension?
Magnesia milk is a suspension.
What percentage of sodium hypochlorite is in milk of magnesia?
Sodium hypochlorite is not in milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is magnesium hydroxide and water.
if you have diarrhea should you take milk of magnesia?
No, That will help indigestion (heartburn).
Should you take milk of magnesia if you have diarrhea?
No, That will help indigestion (heartburn).
Is milk of magnesia soluble in water?
Milk of magnesia is not soluble in water.
Is milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia can be purchased at a pharmacy or grocery store.
What is the name of milk of magnesia?
Suspension of Magnesium hydroxide in water is the milk of magnesia.
What is the pH level of the milk of magnesia?
The pH of Milk of Magnesia is approximately 10.5
Uses of milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is used as an antacid and saline laxative.
