Magnesium Hydroxide

CHEMBL1200718 Phase 4 Approuvé Small molecule
Half-Life
—
Bioavailability
—
Protein Binding
—
Molecular Weight
58.3 g/mol
LogP
—
Phase
4

A magnesium compound used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid for heartburn and indigestion relief, and as a laxative to treat constipation by drawing water into the intestines.

Masse moléculaire

58,3200 g/mol

TPSA

2,00 Ų

Aires thérapeutiques

Mécanisme d'action

Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mécanisme

Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.

Structure 2D

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SMILES

[Mg+2].[OH-].[OH-]

InChI

InChI=1S/Mg.2H2O/h;2*1H2/q+2;;/p-2

Molecular Formula

H2MgO2

HBD / HBA

2 / 2

Liaisons Rotatives

0

Atomes Lourds

3

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Foire aux questions

A magnesium compound used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid for heartburn and indigestion relief, and as a laxative to treat constipation by drawing water into the intestines.

Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.

Yes, Magnesium Hydroxide is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1200718. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 73981. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

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This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.