Milk of magnesia is an oral suspension that contains hydrated magnesium carbonate. It is an over-the-counter medication intended for occasional or short-term use as an antacid or laxative.

The most common antacids are primarily made with calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide. They often ...

magnesium carbonate (approximately 100 mg ... of the tablets used in the double-blind test and the small quantity of antacids in the buffered preparations. The analysis is also in agreement ...

Aluminum hydroxide 95mg, magnesium carbonate 358mg; per 15mL. 2–4 tabs, or 15–30mL of Reg Str liq, or 10–20mL of Ext Str liq, 4 times daily.

Aluminum hydroxide 508mg, magnesium carbonate 475mg; per 10mL. 2–4 tabs, or 15–30mL of Reg Str liq, or 10–20mL of Ext Str liq, 4 times daily. Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, others.

Antacid tablets contain bases such as magnesium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate to neutralise the extra acid. When an acid is added to an alkali the pH of the acid increases towards 7 and the pH ...