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Magnesium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide

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Magnesium hydroxide is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Laxative

Brands

Milk of magnesia

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