Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)

What is it?

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral, and is essential for the diet. It is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium is present in fruits, vegetables, grains, milk, meat and fish and the natural content of these foods is the major source of the current dietary intake. Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation (irregularity) and as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn. Commonly known as 'Milk of Magnesia'. Magnesium hydroxide (Mg[OH]2) is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a tablet and capsule diluent.^[1]