Milk of magnesia, which is magnesium hydroxide, is used to cure stomach acidity. What is the mode of action of this drug?

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Milk of magnesia, which is magnesium hydroxide, is used to cure stomach acidity. What is the mode of action of this drug?

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It neutralises the stomach acid (HCl)

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