A female asked:
will milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) work 2-4 hours after taking?
1 doctor answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Yes usually: Yes usually the onset is within 4 hours.
Following the directions on the package is important
Diet adjustments and including pr obiotics such as yogurt and whole grains is advised.
Answered on Jun 8, 2018
1
1 thank
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
People also searched for:
Connect by text or video with a U.S. board-certified doctor now — wait time is less than 1 minute!
24/7 visits
$15 per month