Milk of Magnesia is which type of laxative?

A. Bulk-forming laxative
B. Osmotic laxative
C. Stool softener
D. Stimulant laxative


b
Rationale: Milk of Magnesia is an osmotic laxative. Its generic name is magnesium hydroxide.

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