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== Medicinal Uses == | == Medicinal Uses == | ||
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As a medicine, magnesium oxide can be used as a supplement for people with a deficiency of magnesium.<ref>[http://www.drugs.com/mtm/magnesium-oxide.html magnesium oxide | As a medicine, magnesium oxide can be used as a supplement for people with a deficiency of magnesium.<ref name=drugs.com>[http://www.drugs.com/mtm/magnesium-oxide.html magnesium oxide | ||
] ''Drugs.com''. Web. Accessed on January 25, 2015. Author unknown.</ref> Magnesium is necessary for cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart to work properly.<ref>[http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3954/magnesium-oxide-oral/details magnesium oxide] ''WebMD''. Web. Accessed on January 25, 2015. Author unknown.</ref> Magnesium oxide also has the ability to cure symptoms such as heartburn, stomach problems, or indigestion. This compound is also used as a laxative prior to surgeries.<ref name=medline>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601074.html Magnesium Oxide] ''MedlinePlus''. Web. Last updated on December 24, 2014. Author unknown</ref> Some research even suggests that magnesium oxide is helpful in treating migraines.<ref>[http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/magnesium-oxide What Is Magnesium Oxide?] ''EverydayHealth''. Web. Accessed on January 25, 2015. Author unknown.</ref> | ] ''Drugs.com''. Web. Accessed on January 25, 2015. Author unknown.</ref> Magnesium is necessary for cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart to work properly.<ref>[http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3954/magnesium-oxide-oral/details magnesium oxide] ''WebMD''. Web. Accessed on January 25, 2015. Author unknown.</ref> Magnesium oxide also has the ability to cure symptoms such as heartburn, stomach problems, or indigestion. This compound is also used as a laxative prior to surgeries.<ref name=medline>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601074.html Magnesium Oxide] ''MedlinePlus''. Web. Last updated on December 24, 2014. Author unknown</ref> Some research even suggests that magnesium oxide is helpful in treating migraines.<ref>[http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/magnesium-oxide What Is Magnesium Oxide?] ''EverydayHealth''. Web. Accessed on January 25, 2015. Author unknown.</ref> | ||
Magnesium oxide can typically be found as a tablet or capsule. It is normally taken orally one to four times each day.Despite its many benefits, magnesium oxide, like most medications, does have some side effects. These could include cramping and weakness or nausea.<ref name=medline/> | Magnesium oxide can typically be found as a tablet or capsule. It is normally taken orally one to four times each day.Despite its many benefits, magnesium oxide, like most medications, does have some side effects. These could include cramping and weakness or nausea.<ref name=medline/> Some allergic reactions magnesium oxide can produce are trouble breathing, hives, and swelling of the lips, tongue, or face. | ||
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