Phillips' Milk of Magnesia and Upset Stomach: What Users Say

• IBS...
• July 16, 2016

For Constipation "I am 21 and have struggled with IBS-C for two years now. My doctor has me do colon cleanses when I am severely constipated. So I was prescribed to take 4 tablespoons of MOM. It took a little over 5 hours to kick in, and when it does, you'll know. The first few hours were awful with the gurgling and cramping in my stomach. At one point, I was going to take more because it seemed to not be working. DON’T. It will work, and you will feel so much better!"

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2014

For Constipation "I took the recommended dose at 9:30 am after horrible constipation, cramps, and bloating. Nothing but stomach gurgling occurred that entire day. I had to take another dose that evening around 7 pm. Still...nothing by bedtime. I didn't get relief until around 9 am the next morning, and from that point on, I was afraid to move or leave the toilet. And it took about a full 10 hours of off-and-on emergency bathroom trips (those uh-oh! Get up and run! kinds) to get it all out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2020

For Constipation "I take medication that makes me forget about eating during the day, but I don’t take it on the weekend, so I consume a lot to make up for the nutrients I am missing. I ate all weekend and had a normal stomach ache, but I was constipated this time. Took 30 ml MOM first, 7 hours later I had relieved a small amount, so when my mother came home, she set out 45 ml and I took it. This morning, I have had to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes for 3 hours. BE CAREFUL WITH THE DOSING! Start small doses and give it time to work."

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2018

For Constipation "I was extremely constipated for a month, I took one laxative from my local grocery store, then I bought this laxative too. I drank two cups (120 mg), and I haven't been out of the bathroom since. My stomach has been gurgling, and now every time I go, it's all water. I have common symptoms, but what I do recommend is to take a small dosage every 6 to 8 hours. Otherwise, you will be in the bathroom constantly, it's a bad, uncomfortable feeling. Burning may occur from going. I've got a bath twice after going."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2016

For Constipation "This was my first time using Milk of Mag for 3-4 days of constipation. I took a small amount, 1 tablespoon, the 1st night (I only weigh 108 lbs) with no results. The next day I tried 1 1/2 tablespoons, also without any help for my 'problem.' That night I took 2 tablespoons, and oh boy, the next day I suffered! I finally went, but towards the end, it was mostly water, and my stomach cramped up like crazy every time. Not fun. I think I would only use this again if I was severely constipated. Good luck!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2018

For Constipation "I was very constipated for about 5 days, in pain and feeling sick. I went to a very small pharmacy, and MoM was the laxative they had. I took 65 mls at 11 pm, then went to bed. I woke up at 9 am with some stomach gurgling and nausea and nothing else. I woke up again at 11 am with some gas, which I passed, then right after felt an extreme urgency to use the washroom. I had diarrhea that was mostly water, and on my way back downstairs, I felt the same urgency and needed to be back on the toilet NOW. I went back for round 2. It is now 1 pm and I am still having diarrhea, always mostly water and has been explosive a few times. This product definitely does its job but has caused me to have diarrhea several times, and based on the stomach gurgling and gas, I do not expect it to end soon."

• poo...
• April 29, 2016

For Constipation "I have been backed up for 3 days, and I am miserable. Took MoM yesterday, and nothing. Horrible cramping and lots of gurgling in my belly. Called off sick 2 days and am getting ready to take a second dose. Have no appetite at all. I pray this works..."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2018

For Constipation "I took the max dose of it after breakfast for the first time for chronic constipation. I didn't have a BM after 7 hours and just had horrible heartburn, stomachache, nausea, bloating, and vomiting. It was basically a lot of pain, and I was so sad that I took this in the first place because the pain was worse than not pooping for 2 weeks! I got a BM the next morning, and it was completely watery diarrhea, and it was the worst pain ever. I told my doctor that this is just painful, but he told me I have to take this because I already tried everything, nothing worked, so MOM was the last choice. I already done a test, and it was all normal. Anyway, it was the worst pain ever, and I would NOT recommend this!!!"