Magnesium Hydroxide

Information about Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide uses

Magnesium Hydroxide is used in the treatment of acidity, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.

How magnesium hydroxide works

Magnesium Hydroxide is an antacid that neutralises excess acid in stomach.

Common side effects of magnesium hydroxide

Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Colic, Nausea, Increased magnesium level in blood

Available Medicine for Magnesium Hydroxide

    Expert advice for Magnesium Hydroxide

    • The Magnesium Hydroxide should be used only for occasional relief from increased stomach acid. Do not take it for more than 2 weeks, unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor.
    • Avoid Magnesium Hydroxide, if  you show signs of appendicitis or inflammed bowel (such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting). Please consult your doctor.
    • Do not take the Magnesium Hydroxide at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.


    Content on this page was last updated on 04 August, 2022, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)