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MOM
Magnesium Hydroxide
Description:
Milk of Magnesia (MOM) is a laxative and antacid containing magnesium hydroxide.
Milk of Magnesia (MOM) is a laxative and antacid containing magnesium hydroxide.
Indications:
Constipation, heart-burn, gas and nausea.
Constipation, heart-burn, gas and nausea.
Mode of Action:
increases water content of the gut lumen. It also stimulates secretion of Cholecystokinin, a hormone that in-turn stimulates intestinal secretion and motility and thereby contributes to laxative action. It also neutralizes gastric acid and thus acts as an antacid.
increases water content of the gut lumen. It also stimulates secretion of Cholecystokinin, a hormone that in-turn stimulates intestinal secretion and motility and thereby contributes to laxative action. It also neutralizes gastric acid and thus acts as an antacid.
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