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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Milk Of Magnesia Problems

Health Encyclopedia: Canker Sore Treatment

Definition


Alternative Names

Treatment - canker sores


Information

Question:

How can you treat painful canker sores in your mouth?

Answer:

The easiest home remedy is to apply hydrogen peroxide with a cotton swab on the canker sore (1 part hydrogen peroxideto 1part water). Then dab a small amount of milk of magnesia on the canker sore 3 - 4 times a day. This is not only soothing, but appears to help healing. See canker sores.


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Health Guide

Laxative overdose
...hydroxide Magnesium oxide Magnesium sulfate Malt soup extract Methylcellulose Milk of magnesia Mineral oil Phenolphthalein Poloxamer 188 Polycarbophil ... Read more »
Sulfuric acid
...week. What to expect at the emergency room The patient may receive: IV fluids Milk of magnesia Medications and therapiesto treat the symptoms Antibiotics Surgery... Read more »
Hydrofluoric acid
...given medications to treat their symptoms. Those who swallowed the poison may also be given fluids or milk of magnesia. Expectations (prognosis) How well a patient doesdepends on how... Read more »
Canker sores
...peroxide and one part water and apply it to the canker sore with a cotton swab. Then dab a small amount of milk of magnesia on the canker 3-4 times a day. This also helps relieve discomfort. ... Read more »
Constipation
...may help add fluid and bulk to the stool. Suppositories or gentle laxatives, such as mineral oil or milk of magnesia, may establish regular bowel movements. Enemas or laxatives should be reserved... Read more »

Medications

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...corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) laxatives (e.g., milk of magnesia) sodium polystyrene... Read more »

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...products. If you are taking antacids, kaolin-pectin, milk of magnesia, metoclopramide,... Read more »

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