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Milk of magnesia is a stimulant laxative. It doesn't cause gas but it causes cramping because it stimulates the bowels to force feces out.

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Can milk of magnesia cause gas pains?

Milk of magnesia is a stimulant laxative. It doesn't cause gas but it causes cramping because it stimulates the bowels to force feces out.


Is there milk in milk of magnesia?

No, there is no milk in milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is a liquid laxative that contains the active ingredient magnesium hydroxide.


The most common prescription for frequent gas pains is?

milk of magnesia


Is milk of magnesia acid or magnesia?

magnesia


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?

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


Does milk of magnesia go bad over time?

Yes, milk of magnesia can go bad over time. It has an expiration date printed on the packaging, and it is important to check and not use it past that date. Expired milk of magnesia may not be as effective and could potentially cause harm if used.


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.


Which laxative doesn't cause cramps?

Milk of Magnesia. However, it tastes REALLY disgusting.


Is milk of magnesia a basic?

Milk of magnesia is a suspension of Magnesium Hydroxide in water, which is a base.