Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can i take milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and metamucil together? (in the same time period) is it safe? i'm having bowel spams and stomach cramping.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes, you may: Metamucil is a bulk laxative. This improves the formation of your stool, so it moves more effeciently and minimizes the risk of diverticular disease. Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) is a laxative, which will chemically enhance the motility of your gut. Bulk laxatives may be taken daily, but only as directed. More is not better. Mom should be used only on occasion, as directed. Good luck.
Answered 1/12/2019
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How much time does it take for milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) to work?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you explain if it's safe to switch back and forth between pepto bismol and milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i take milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) if i take abuterol,singulair,bystolic,amildopine ,zyretex,klonipin,asprin,musinex is there any drug interaction?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Take 10mg celexa a day and just took 4 tbsp of milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for constipation. Just saw on drugs.com there's a moderate interaction. Am I okay?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If i've taken three stools softener gelcaps how long do I have to wait before i can take milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've been taking Metamucil for days with no relief, can I take milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) in the same day?
Between Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) & mag citrate, is one less likely than the other to cause cramping? Does one pull fluid into the bowels slower maybe?
Can we take lactic acid bacillus with milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) to normalise intestine flora and resolve hard stool problem during pregnency?
Does milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) produce cramps?
Is it safe to take milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and senna pills together as a laxative?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
