Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion User Reviews

Rating: 7.8

Milk of Magnesia has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of indigestion. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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Ano...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 20, 2012

"Looking for a product to cut off GERD at an early stage, I purchased Phillips Milk of Magnesia 12 oz. bottle that came with a measuring cap. The laxative dose is 2 to 4 Tbsp, so I wanted somewhat less than 2 Tbsp for GERD. I assumed that the measuring cap was for medicinal Tbsps, as distinguished from kitchenware Tbsps. Only after taking a bit less than 2 capfuls, upon rinsing the cap, did I notice that the cap is faintly marked for 4 Tbsps. I got more than the max recommended laxative dose! The good news is that it takes care of GERD. The other news is that it takes care of everything else, starting a few hours later and continuing over an extended period of time. I was pleased with the GERD result but need to find a lower dose."

9 / 10

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RRi...
March 9, 2013

"As an antacid, I allow one caplet, 311 mg, to slowly dissolve in my mouth before bedtime. Although the use instructions say to chew up to 4 caplets for use as an antacid, by allowing a single caplet to slowly dissolve, less MoM is needed, and it seems to work better. It's also better for me than liquid because the dose is more accurately controlled when the caplet is allowed to slowly dissolve."

10 / 10

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cit...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 18, 2013

"Milk of Magnesia caplets and liquid work very well for indigestion in a small dose. Watch out for use on consecutive days because dosage is cumulative. When I took antacid doses on consecutive days, it worked as a mild laxative on the third day. Caplets are easier to handle than liquid, although caplets have a slightly chalky taste. Caplet flavors partially overcome the chalky taste. Liquid has a uniquely strange flavor that the manufacturer tries to overcome with flavors."

10 / 10

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Asm...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 28, 2019

"After several hours of taking the Milk of Magnesia, I started having body itching and some redness on my neck and shoulders."

2 / 10

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