Eng., Magnesium Oxide. Synonyms, Magnesia, Calcined Magnesia, Light Magnesia.

Form

White, bulky powder.

Odor And Taste

Odorless and almost tasteless.

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water or alcohol.

Incompatible

Acids, copaiba, salts of iron; water, etc.

Average Dose

30 grains (2 Gm.).

Magnesium Oxide is used in several official preparations.