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MgO + H2O -----> Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl ------> 2H2O + MgCl2

Magnesium Chloride

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Magnesium chloride or MgCl2

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it neutralises the acid in your stomach

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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).


Does Milk of Magnesia help you go into labor?

No, Milk of Magnesia will not help you go into labor. === ===


How do you treat acidity in stomach?

get the MILK OF MAGNESIA from a chemist.


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.


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