Milk of Magnesia in liquid form is very useful. As are the chewy sweets.
I took high dose Magnesium tablets as they ease cough reflex. They did work, both by stopping the cough and increasing bowel actions. I really need to look the box out again as I am now into my 6th week of coughing.
But I don't want to be caught 'short' away from home
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Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)₂. It occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It is a white solid with low solubility in water. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids, such as milk of magnesia, as well as laxatives. Wikipedia
Formula: Mg(OH)2
Molar mass: 58.3197 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Magnesium hydroxide
Density: 2.34 g/cm³
Melting point: 350 °C
Soluble in: WaterNot being clever. Read it
