API · Antacid & Laxative

Magnesium Hydroxide Paste (MGP)

Premium Magnesium Hydroxide Paste manufactured at Pharma Grade & In-House specification — a pharmaceutical-grade API for antacid suspensions and laxative formulations, optimised for stability and therapeutic efficacy.

Specifications

Pharchem's Magnesium Hydroxide Paste is supplied at pharmacopoeial grade with rigorous in-process and finished-batch quality control. Each lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis.

Chemical nameMagnesium Hydroxide Paste
CAS No.1309-42-8
Assay (Mg(OH)2)19% – 35%
GradePharma Grade & In-House
AppearanceWhite viscous paste
Monthly capacity160 MT
PackagingHDPE drums · Custom on request
Shelf lifeAs per CoA · Stored in cool, dry conditions

Applications

Magnesium Hydroxide Paste is one of the most widely used pharmaceutical APIs for gastrointestinal therapy. Pharchem supplies MGP for:

Antacid suspensions

Active ingredient in liquid antacids that neutralise gastric acid. Often combined with Aluminium Hydroxide Gel for balanced antacid efficacy and reduced laxative effect.

Milk of magnesia

MGP is the foundational API in milk-of-magnesia formulations used worldwide as a saline laxative and antacid.

Laxative formulations

MGP is a key API in liquid laxative formulations treating occasional constipation.

Cosmetic & personal care

Used in deodorants, skincare and personal-care formulations as a buffering and absorbent agent.

Pharmaceutical excipient

Functions as an alkalising agent and buffering agent in a range of pharmaceutical formulations.

Export & contract supply

Supplied to leading Indian and global pharmaceutical manufacturers for both branded and generic formulations.

Quality & Compliance

ISO 9001:2015

c-GMP Schedule M

Pharma Grade & In-House Grade

Global supply

Pharchem operates an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System at our Tarapur MIDC (Boisar), Palghar facility. Every batch of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste is manufactured under c-GMP Schedule M conditions and tested against the USP monograph and our internal release specifications before despatch.

FAQ — Magnesium Hydroxide Paste

What is Magnesium Hydroxide Paste?

Magnesium Hydroxide Paste (MGP) is a non-sterile pharmaceutical API consisting of magnesium hydroxide [Mg(OH)2] suspended in water. It is supplied at Pharma Grade & In-House specification with an Mg(OH)2 assay of 19%–35%.

What is MGP used for?

MGP's two main therapeutic uses are as an antacid (neutralising stomach acid in the treatment of hyperacidity, GERD and peptic ulcers) and as a saline laxative. It is the foundational API in milk-of-magnesia formulations and is often combined with Aluminium Hydroxide Gel in balanced antacid suspensions.

Why combine MGP with ALP in antacids?

Magnesium Hydroxide can have a laxative effect, while Aluminium Hydroxide can be constipating. Combining them in a single antacid formulation balances those side effects and produces a faster, more sustained acid-neutralising profile.

What is your manufacturing capacity?

160 metric tonnes per month. Pharchem supplies MGP to leading Indian and global pharma manufacturers — please contact us for sample requests, specifications and commercial terms.

Do you supply for export?

Yes. Pharchem's MGP is exported globally and meets the USP monograph and our internal release specifications. Documentation including CoA, MSDS and DMF is available on request for regulatory filings.

Request samples or a quote

Email info@pharchem.in or message us on WhatsApp with your specifications and quantity. Our sales team responds within one business day.