Magnesium Oxide. Magnesia . Oxide, Magnesium . 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. . 1.00
Magnesium Chloride. MgCl2 . Chloride, Magnesium . Magnesium chloride. An inorganic compound consisting of one magnesium and two chloride ions. The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys. . 0.49
Magnesium. A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION. . 0.44
Magnesium Hydroxide. Magnesium Hydrate . Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)4) . Hydrate, Magnesium . Hydroxide, Magnesium . Brucite . An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It acts as an antacid with cathartic effects. . 0.42
Barium Sulfate. Barite . Baritop . Barium Sulfate (2:1) . E-Z-CAT . Micropaque Oral . E Z CAT . EZCAT . Sulfate, Barium . A compound used as an x-ray contrast medium that occurs in nature as the mineral barite. It is also used in various manufacturing applications and mixed into heavy concrete to serve as a radiation shield. . 0.39