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Magnesium Hydroxide (International)

In the US, Magnesium Hydroxide (magnesium hydroxide systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: antacids, laxatives and is used to treat Acne, Constipation and Indigestion.

US matches:

Scheme

Ph. Eur.

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A02AA04,G04BX01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0001309-42-8

Chemical Formula

Mg-(OH)2

Molecular Weight

58

Therapeutic Categories

Food additive (e number)

Antacid

Urological

Laxative

Chemical Name

Magnesium hydroxide (USAN)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Ph. Eur.European Pharmacopoeia
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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