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| '''Milk of magnesia''' Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> is a saline-type ]. The magnesia pulls a saline solution from the bloodstream; this excess fluid produces a flushing effect within the intestines. Available over-the-counter, it is most commonly used in alleviating ], but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn, though the ] side effect usually precludes this usage . The most common brand name is ]' Milk of Magnesia. Chemically, milk of magnesia is a suspension of ] in water at about 8% concentration by mass. The term "Milk of Magnesia" was first used to describe this mixture by Charles Henry Phillips in 1880. | |||
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