Q: Milk of magnesia is great for blemishes. I started using it six months ago, and it really helped clear up my skin. It was better than the things my dermatologist prescribed. I got lazy and stopped ...

Milk of magnesia is used to treat heartburn and constipation. The active ingredient, magnesium hydroxide, works by drawing water into the intestines. For adults and children aged 12 and older, the ...

Milk of magnesia can provide quick relief from constipation by drawing water from the body into the bowels, which softens the stool. It can start working within 30 minutes to 6 hours. Milk of magnesia ...

Q: Please put to rest the question of whether milk of magnesia works on acne. I had developed such severe acne on my buttocks that my dermatologist said, "Well, no one sees your behind." A daily ...