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2. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Saline laxatives may alter a patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. Properties. Site of action: small and large intestines; Onset of action: 0.5–3 hours (oral), 2–15 minutes (rectal) Examples: sodium phosphate (and variants), magnesium citrate, magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia), and magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) [3]

3. Medical uses of magnesium sulfate - Wikipedia

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   It is also used in the treatment of torsades de pointes, severe asthma exacerbations, constipation, and barium poisoning. [1] [2] It is given by injection into a vein or muscle as well as by mouth. [1] [2] As epsom salts, it is also used for mineral baths. [3] Common side effects include low blood pressure, skin flushing, and low blood calcium. [1]

4. Magnesium sulfate - Wikipedia

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   The most common is the heptahydrate MgSO 4 ·7H 2 O, [1] known as Epsom salt, which is a household chemical with many traditional uses, including bath salts. [ 2 ] The main use of magnesium sulfate is in agriculture, to correct soils deficient in magnesium (an essential plant nutrient because of the role of magnesium in chlorophyll and ...

5. There Are More Than 10 Types of Magnesium—Which ... - AOL

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   It also has a natural laxative effect and is often used in medications to treat constipation, White notes. ... However, “the most common form of magnesium sulfate is magnesium salts (Epsom salts ...

6. Magnesium Supplements Can Help With Constipation, But Make ...

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   Magnesium for constipation is a doctor-approved treatment. Experts recommend magnesium citrate or magnesium oxide, and say the oral route is most effective. ... Magnesium sulfate (aka Epsom salts ...

7. Why Epsom salt is a good home remedy this ER doctor says - AOL

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8. Magnesium (medical use) - Wikipedia

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   Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) is soluble in water. It is commonly used as a laxative, owing to the poor absorption of the sulfate component. In lower doses, they may be used as an oral magnesium source, however.

9. Andrews Liver Salts - Wikipedia

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   Andrews Liver Salts was a laxative and antacid for mild stomach complaints. It was sold as a powder which is added to water and mixed, creating effervescence , before being swallowed. The powder contains sugar; an antacid, sodium bicarbonate (22.6% w/w); citric acid (to provide effervescence) (19.5% w/w); and a laxative, magnesium sulphate (17. ...