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Took milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) but nothing has happened? what does this mean?
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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 5/19/2015
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