Why do you drink milk of magnesia?

Answer 1

Milks-of-magnesia are sold over-the-counter. They come in chewable-tablet, capsule, and liquid forms, and are also available in different flavors. Physicians recommend taking milk of magnesia with a full glass of juice or water to help with absorption. There are potential reactions with antibiotics, and a physician should be consulted before ingestion if an individual is pregnant or nursing. Milk of magnesia is primarily used to alleviate constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn. When taken internally by mouth as a laxative, the osmotic force of the magnesia suspension acts to draw fluids from the body and to retain those already within the lumen of the intestine, serving to distend the bowel, thus stimulating nerves within the colon wall, inducing peristalsis and resulting in evacuation of colonic contents. In years past it was advertised with the following slogan: "Take MOM in the PM, for BM (bowel movement) in the AM." It is also used as an antacid, though more modern formulations combine the antimotility effects of equal concentrations of aluminum hydroxide to avoid unwanted laxative effects.

Answer 2

Milk of Magnesia is a laxative. It will settle your stomach (help to neutralize the acid in your digestive tract) and soften your stool so it can move through your digestive tract and be eliminated easier (less cramping).

Answer 3

People drink milk of magnesia to relieve constipation or to treat indigestion or heartburn. It works by drawing water into the intestines, which softens stools and helps with bowel movements.

Answer 4

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