A 35-year-old member asked:
how long should i give milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) to work?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide): Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) usually takes effect (leads to a bowel movement ) in half an hour to six hours – but this is variable.
Answered on Jun 29, 2019
Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
MOM: Within average of 6 hours.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered
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A couple of hours: If it has not worked in a couple of hours you should either take another doe or switch to something like miralax (polyethylene glycol) in combination ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Malina Milan answered
30 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: Your bowel could get used to the laxative and at some point you may not be able to have regular bowel movements without taking it. Try to drink plenty ... Read More
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
1/2 HOUR TO 6 HOURS: It may work as an antacid within 30 minutes and as a laxative it may take 6 hours to 12 hours.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Check the: expiration date on the bottle.
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