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Magnesium Hydroxide

An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It acts as an antacid with cathartic effects.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D01.045.250.575, D01.248.497.158.459.388, D01.524.485

MeSH Unique ID: D008276

Registry Number: NBZ3QY004S

Entry Terms:

  • Hydroxide, Magnesium
  • Magnesium Hydrate
  • Hydrate, Magnesium
  • Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)4)
  • Brucite

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