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What to do if i had milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) nearly 23 hours ago. what to do if i had 3you had any experiences with milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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. Insure that you hydrate well. can repeat
It is recommended that milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) not be used > 7 days (w/o medical directives to do so).
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A 33-year-old member asked:
I had milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) nearly 23 hours ago. What happens?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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. Insure that you hydrate well.
It is recommended that milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) not be used > 7 days (w/o medical directives to do so).
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
What to do if i had milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) nearly 23 hours ago. I tookyou had any experiences with milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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. Insure that you hydrate well.
It is recommended that milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) not be used > 7 days (w/o medical directives to do so).
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 2, 2015
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