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Is mylanta recommended? the magnesium hydroxide is 400mg per teaspoon. i read one wasn't supposed to have more than 450mg supplement per day.
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It is ok...: ...To use Mylanta up to 12 teaspoons per day for heartburn . It contains 400 mg of magnesium hydroxide per dose. That is not the amount of elemental magnesium which it contains. It is not suitable for use as a magnesium supplement. In fact, if you try taking large amounts, it would likely cause you to have diarrhea. If you have further questions, contact your doctor. Good luck.
Answered 10/12/2016
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