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Does Mylanta Cause Pale Bowel Movements?
hello, I was just wondering if a liquid antacid like Mylanta or generic store brand equivalent with aluminum hydroxide, magnesium, hydroxide and simethicone can lighten the color of my stools a day or two after taking (otherwise no other differences in stool). It is the thick white liquid antacid drink.
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Hello,
Yes, aluminium hydroxide in the antacid is the reason that you are getting pale colored stools. There is nothing to worry about and you will get normal stools after you stop taking the antacid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
Yes, aluminium hydroxide in the antacid is the reason that you are getting pale colored stools. There is nothing to worry about and you will get normal stools after you stop taking the antacid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
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