Milk of Magnesia is magnesium hydroxide. It is basic in nature and is one of antacids, which is used to curb acidity.
Milk of magnesia, which contains magnesium hydroxide, reacts with stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) to form magnesium chloride and water. This reaction helps to neutralize excess stomach acid, providing relief from heartburn and indigestion.
A suitable substitute for milk of magnesia in treating acid indigestion is an antacid medication like Tums or Rolaids. These medications work by neutralizing stomach acid to provide relief from indigestion symptoms.
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No, there is no milk in milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is a liquid laxative that contains the active ingredient magnesium hydroxide.
The active ingredient in milk of magnesia is magnesium hydroxide.
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No, Milk of magnesia is a base and will neutralize acid.
Milk of Magnesia is basic, so there are bases in it - not acids. Magnesium Hydroxide is in it (Mg(OH)2).
Milk of Magnesia is an antacid and therefore a base with a ph of about 8.3
it is acid
Magnesia milk, also known as milk of magnesia, is a base. It contains magnesium hydroxide, which reacts with acids in the stomach to neutralize excess stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn or indigestion.
the pH of milk of magnesia is important because it lowers the pH of the acid in your stomach
No it is an alkali, aka a base.
basic.
Milk of magnesia is a basic (alkaline) substance because it contains magnesium hydroxide, which tends to increase the pH of a solution by accepting hydrogen ions.
Magnesium (Mg). Milk of Magnesia is Mg(OH)2
Milk of magnesia, which contains magnesium hydroxide, reacts with stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) to form magnesium chloride and water. This reaction helps to neutralize excess stomach acid, providing relief from heartburn and indigestion.