Inorganic Chemical

Magnesium Oxide

AMW:CHEM:010399

Magnesium oxide (MgO). An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral periclase. In aqueous media combines quickly with water to form magnesium hydroxide. It is used as an antacid and mild laxative and has many nonmedicinal uses.

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Magnesium Oxide has parent Magnesium Compounds

Magnesium Oxide has parent Oxides

Magnesium Oxide member of drug class Major Minerals

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class01 · Inorganic Chemicals

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Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

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Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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