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Milk of magnesia, Mg(OH)2 is used to cure indigestion because it is basic and indigestion is acidic.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoto neutralise the acid in you stomach for milk of mg contains calcium which is a base so when it reacts with acid it automatically neutralise's the reaction.
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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).
When you have indigestionmilk of magnesia is often recommended explain why?
milk of magnesia is often recommended to a person who has indigestion
This isn't lactose It's actually a hydroxide of element 12 But it helps with indigestion and constipation What is it?
Milk of magnesia
Which acid or base is present in milk of magnesia?
Milk of Magnesia is basic, so there are bases in it - not acids. Magnesium Hydroxide is in it (Mg(OH)2).
Can you take milk of magnesia when you are on coumadin?
no
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.
What substance is used to help indegestion?
Hydrochloric acid is used in the body to help digestion and kill bacteria. However too much acid can cause indigestion and we use indigestion remedies to neutralize excess acids. An indigestion remedy contains a base such as magnesium hydroxide, which reacts to form a neutral compound and raises the pH of the stomach.
Is milk of magnesia soluble in water?
Milk of magnesia is not soluble in water.
