Magnesium hydroxide for Indigestion User Reviews

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2012

Magnesium hydroxide "Looking for a product to cut off GERD at an early stage, I purchased Phillips Milk of Magnesia 12 oz. bottle that came with a measuring cap. The laxative dose is 2 to 4 Tbsp, so I wanted somewhat less than 2 Tbsp for GERD. I assumed that the measuring cap was for medicinal Tbsps, as distinguished from kitchenware Tbsps. Only after taking a bit less than 2 capfuls, upon rinsing the cap, did I notice that the cap is faintly marked for 4 Tbsps. I got more than the max recommended laxative dose! The good news is that it takes care of GERD. The other news is that it takes care of everything else, starting a few hours later and continuing over an extended period of time. I was pleased with the GERD result but need to find a lower dose."

• Dre...
• November 2, 2015

Magnesium hydroxide "I had heartburn at my father's house and asked for a Tums. He said, 'This will help.' and gave me a mostly full bottle of Phillips. Not knowing it was a laxative, I took a nice pull from the bottle. It helped a small bit for the time being. On the way home, my heartburn came back, so one more nice slug. And just to be sure, a third. By the time I was in the driveway, I had a nice rumble in my tummy but no heartburn. I talked to my girlfriend for a while till nature called. I thought I got some bad food from the cafeteria at work. For a good two hours, I have released myself, and I am still going. I hoped online to check out Milk of Magnesia, and now I'm here. Hope I will get to sleep tonight without ruining the sheets. It works, and I'm all clean!"

• RRi...
• March 9, 2013

Magnesium hydroxide "As an antacid, I allow one caplet, 311 mg, to slowly dissolve in my mouth before bedtime. Although the use instructions say to chew up to 4 caplets for use as an antacid, by allowing a single caplet to slowly dissolve, less MoM is needed, and it seems to work better. It's also better for me than liquid because the dose is more accurately controlled when the caplet is allowed to slowly dissolve."

• cit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2013

Magnesium hydroxide "Milk of Magnesia caplets and liquid work very well for indigestion in a small dose. Watch out for use on consecutive days because dosage is cumulative. When I took antacid doses on consecutive days, it worked as a mild laxative on the third day. Caplets are easier to handle than liquid, although caplets have a slightly chalky taste. Caplet flavors partially overcome the chalky taste. Liquid has a uniquely strange flavor that the manufacturer tries to overcome with flavors."

• Red...
• August 9, 2016

Magnesium hydroxide "I have acid reflux, and I love food. Sometimes, or most of the time, I eat too much of the wrong foods and pay for it. Phillips' Milk of Magnesia relieves the pressure and is a blessing when I'm stuffed up and no bowel movement occurs, so there's only discomfort. I also sleep so much better after going a couple of times. Thank God for this magical medicine."

• Pde...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2016

Magnesium hydroxide "I think it's a double-edged sword, apparently, I had some stomach flu or food poisoning. Symptoms were heartburn, gas, bloating, and constipation. Took a few tablespoons of MOM. It did help with the constipation and gas initially, unfortunately, the side effects are gas and nausea. I have experienced gas and nausea from magnesium supplements before. So while it did help with my condition, I don't think overall it's worthwhile for gas and heartburn, as it can irritate the stomach! At least mine anyway."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2016

Magnesium hydroxide "The first time I had taken MoM, it was for a few days of constipation, and it worked overnight- I took the 1 tbsp (concentrate version) around 10 pm before bed. It made me feel a bit nauseated, but I finally fell asleep and woke up around 8 am to have a healthy movement. The second time I took MoM, it was for pretty bad indigestion and bloating, and I took the same dose as before, thinking I had until morning, at around 10:30 pm. I was awoken at about 1 am with the feeling like I had to pass gas, and I almost did, but not wanting to trust it, I carried myself to the throne, and I've been sitting here for 30 minutes now, with ALMOST diarrhea. Again, I felt nauseous taking it this time."

• Ste...
• March 20, 2018

Magnesium hydroxide "I had been feeling a little unwell with stomach aches and cramps, as well as nausea, for a few days, and a friend suggested this medicine. About two hours after taking it, things started to happen, and I had the urge to go to the toilet. Sadly, I had been offered a beer by a mate and totally forgot I'd taken this medicine. What ensued were pretty bad cramps and some hard moments on the toilet. But ultimately, all the bad stuff came out, and the relief was fantastic. Just don't take it and then have fizzy or alcoholic drinks."

• tex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2019

"Yes, it helps excess stomach acid, but IBS sufferers beware! It gave me the runs bad!!!"

• Asm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2019

Magnesium hydroxide "After several hours of taking the Milk of Magnesia, I started having body itching and some redness on my neck and shoulders."