Magnesium salt, antacid, laxative. Can also be used as an anticonvulsant.
Salt of magnesium used orally to treat constipation and heartburn and parenterally to prevent seizures, especially in preeclampsia. Also used in the treatment of cardiac arrythmias and in myocardial infarction.
A magnesium salt given in mixtures or enemas to treat constipation. It is also administered by injection to treat magnesium deficiency.
A soluble salt of magnesium, used parenterally in clinical medicine to treat, e.g., hypomagnesemia and torsade de pointes.