KnowraMagnesium hydroxideLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Magnesium hydroxide, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 1Related 3Narrower topic 1Compared with 3MagnesiumRelated: Its low solubility gives it uses as an antacid and flame retardant.Magnesium oxideRelated: MgO reacts with water to form this hydroxide, though the reaction can be slow.AntacidBroader topic: Its acid-neutralizing action can be paired with aluminum compounds to balance bowel effects.Magnesium sulfateCompared with: It shares some medicinal uses but acts as a poorly soluble hydroxide rather than a sulfate salt.BruciteNarrower topic: Brucite is the mineral form of this compound.Aluminium hydroxideRelated: It is often combined with aluminium hydroxide to balance antacid effects and bowel side effects.Beryllium hydroxideCompared with: It is a neighboring alkaline-earth hydroxide but is not comparably amphoteric.Zinc hydroxideCompared with: Unlike zinc hydroxide, it does not readily dissolve in excess strong base.