Hi XXXXXXX ,

Thanks for your query ,

Milk of magnesia is aqueous alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide. It results in following on consumption orally.
As an antacid, it triggers simple neutralization. The hydroxide ions combine with acidic ions to form hydrochloric acid and ultimately water.
As a laxative, when milk of magnesia is introduced to the intestinal tract, it is not well absorbed. Through osmosis, it draws water from surrounding tissue, increasing water content in feces, as well as feces volume. This naturally stimulates intestinal motility treating constipation.

During the above two process it can produce bloating of the abdomen rarely.

No , weight gain can not be expected from consuming Milk of magnesia.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.

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Hi again,

Thanks for following me up,

I would not attribute the weight to the Milk of magnesia you having now , I would ask you to elicit other causes like diet , work ( calories burnt ) and other.

Yes, bloating would be one commonly encountered symptom . I shall recommend you Syp .Liquid Paraffin one teaspoon every night after food.This will help you by giving relief from bloating and abdominal discomfort by assisting the bowel movements.

Wish you Good health.

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