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It also helps stimulate the nerves in the intestines. It can take anywhere between 6 to 24 hours for milk of magnesia to work depending on the dosage of the laxative used. Magnesium hydroxide is a chalky tasting liquid that comes in bottles. It is found in its original form as well as flavored and non-flavored forms. The flavors available are cherry and mint.
Share this conversation. Expert: Pauline replied 9 years ago. Milk of magnesia is an old fashioned remedy for treatment of indigestion. It contains magnesium hydroxide and is also used as a laxative, as magnesium hydroxide causes diarrhoea when taken in excess. There are more modern combination mixtures available, but occasionally we still see magnesium hydroxide used in the community. It acts to neutralise the effects of stomach acid.