Magnesium Hydroxide

Overview

Magnesium Hydroxide is an inorganic compound used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. It is also used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

API suppliers (3)

Suppliers of Magnesium Hydroxide backed by a verifiable FDA Type II Drug Master File. Source: FDA quarterly DMF list.

• DEAD SEA BROMINE CO LTD1 active DMF
• MORTON THIOKOL INC
• S A PHARMACHEM PVT LTD

Chemical identity

IUPAC name

magnesium dihydroxide

Canonical SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[Mg+2]

InChIKey

VTHJTEIRLNZDEV-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Therapeutic areas