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Medicines magnesium hydroxideQuestion & answer

magnesium hydroxide · Medicine question

Can magnesium hydroxide cause abdominal pain or colic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes, abdominal pain and colic are listed adverse effects of Magnesium Hydroxide Mixture BP.

Sources for this answer

Magnesium Hydroxide Mixture BPThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 7Document updated 18 September 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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