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How Long Does Milk Of Magnesia Take To Show Effect?
i have been constipated for about 5 days ,have taken milk of magnesia today, smooth lax (walgreens)yesterday how long should i wait ? I was on a sulfa drug for a bladder infection, have stopped taking sulfa drug- will pickup new prescription tomorrow.
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Milk of magnesia should work the first time you take it. You can expect to have a bowel movement within six hours. Meanwhile, I suggest you to drink liquids.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Milk of magnesia should work the first time you take it. You can expect to have a bowel movement within six hours. Meanwhile, I suggest you to drink liquids.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
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