Can You Take Milk of Magnesia During Pregnancy?

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Maria Masters Pregnancy > Your Health
Medically Reviewed by James Greenberg, M.D. on January 14, 2022
Some over-the-counter laxatives are safe to use during pregnancy, and others you should avoid. Here’s what you should know about taking milk of magnesia.
IN THIS ARTICLE
What is milk of magnesia?
What is milk of magnesia used for during pregnancy?
Is taking milk of magnesia during pregnancy safe?
What dosage of milk of magnesia is safe during pregnancy?
What constipation remedies are okay to use during pregnancy?
Side effects of milk of magnesia during pregnancy
Benefits of taking milk of magnesia during pregnancy
Ah, pregnancy — so many symptoms, so few pregnancy-approved medications. The good news is when it comes to easing constipation, there are some meds that are generally considered safe to use when you’re expecting — including milk of magnesia, a popular over-the-counter laxative.
But before you run out and buy a bottle, here’s what you should keep in mind about taking milk of magnesia during pregnancy.
What is the milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia — i.e. magnesium hydroxide — is a laxative that’s used to treat the occasional bout of constipation.
The medication works by drawing water into the bowel, which helps soften and pass the stool, usually within 30 minutes to six hours after taking the recommended dose.
While you can buy milk of magnesia over-the-counter in liquid or tablet form, you should always talk to your doctor before trying it, since not all OTC meds are safe for pregnant women.
What is the milk of magnesia used for during pregnancy?
Milk of magnesia is often used to treat short-term constipation, which is a fairly typical pregnancy symptom. Blame pregnancy hormones like progesterone, which can slow down the passage of food and cause a build-up of waste in the GI tract. Iron supplements are another cause of constipation in pregnant women.
In some cases, magnesium hydroxide can be paired with other medications and used as an antacid, which helps relieve symptoms like heartburn and indigestion.
Is taking milk of magnesia during pregnancy safe?
n general, milk of magnesia is considered safe to use during pregnancy, but you should always double-check with your doctor before taking it.

It’s possible for the laxative to interact with the medications you’re currently using. It can also cause complications for people on magnesium-restricted diets and for those who have kidney disease.
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Be sure to take milk of magnesia exactly as directed. Using too much of a laxative can cause side effects like abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, or, in very rare cases, coma or death.
And no one — pregnant or not — should take milk of magnesia for longer than a week unless they’ve been told to do so by their doctor.
What dosage of milk of magnesia is safe during pregnancy?
Milk of magnesia is usually taken as a single dose at bedtime, though it can also be split into two or more doses and taken throughout the day.
Some brands recommend taking 1 to 4 tablespoons of the liquid version of milk of magnesia along with an 8-ounce glass of water per dose.
Regardless of how you divvy up the doses, don’t take more than the maximum daily amount in any 24-hour period.
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