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'Milk of Magnesia' is a suspension of different compounds.

The two active ingredients are magnesium carbonate(MgCO3) and magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2).

There are no individual elements present.

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What are the compounds found in milk of magnesia and epsom salt?

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