Milk of magnesia contains magnesium hydroxide. This form is not water soluble and very little if any gets to the blood stream, so it is not a good source of magnesium for the body. Its main use is for laxative effects.
Some oral supplements do help with laxation as a side effect.
Magnesium citrate is one. This one can be used in small doses as a supplement and in larger doses as a laxative.
Typically it is not recommended for laxative use anymore because of the potential for overdosage of the magnesium.
Fleets PhosphoSoda was taken off the market because of this.
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Originally Posted by ger715
This may be a bit off the regular magnesium useage; but have terrible constipation due to narcotic meds. Also, had Rectocele surgery. Doctor told me even if I have to take a laxative daily; be sure not to get constipated because Rectocele could easily return.
In order to keep from getting constipated, I have had to take at least 2, sometimes 3 tablespoons of Milk of Magnesia every evening. I would guess this plays a big part whether or not I am depleting magnesium. I had ordered a supplement; but, things were looser and so I stopped the supplement. Really confused regarding to supplement or not???? Would appreciate your thoughts on this.
(Gerry)
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