milk of magnesia

base

Supporting bottom structure

• hydroxideAlkaline oxygen-hydrogen compound
• alkalineHaving high pH
• suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion

precipitate · saline · compound · inorganic · white powder · chalky · mineral · neutralization · ionic

over-the-counter

Buyable without medical authorization

• pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
• drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
• dosageMeasured medicine amount

medicine cabinet · chalky · spoonful · oral · generic · brand name · Phillips · side effects · directions · pharmacist

stomach

Digestive organ below chest

• gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
• intestinesCoiled digestive organs
• gutDigestive tract, or instinct

abdominal · discomfort · bloating · gas · cramps · nausea · queasiness · digestion · gastritis · stomach acid

constipation

Difficult, infrequent waste elimination

• bowel movementFecal discharge from body
• stool softenerMedication easing bowel movements
• regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence

gentle · colon · evacuation · purge · osmotic · relief · overnight · hydration · intestinal · fiber

heartburn

Gastric acid irritation

• indigestionPainful stomach after meals
• acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
• upset stomachGastrointestinal distress

neutralize · GERD · dyspepsia · gastric · bloating · belching · gastroesophageal · peptic · relief · Tums

• laxativeslaxative, laxatives, stool softener, stool softeners, cathartic
• magnesium compoundsmagnesite, Epsom salt
• digestive aidsantacids, laxatives, probiotics, stool softener, gas relief
• liquid medicinescough syrup, elixir, syrup, tincture, expectorant
• Trivial Namesbaking soda, table salt, laughing gas, quicksilver, dry ice
• antacid ingredientscalcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, baking soda