Enquire within upon everything by Robert Kemp Philp

737. Magnesia.

_Calcined magnesia_ possesses the same properties as the carbonate. _Dose,_ from ten to thirty grains, in milk or water. _Carbonate of magnesia_ is an antacid and laxative, and is very useful for children when teething, and for heartburn in adults. _Dose,_ from a half to two drachms, in water or milk. _Fluid Magnesia_ is a useful preparation by whose use is avoided the grittiness that is inseparable from magnesia when taken in the form of powder.