Magnesium Trisilicate

Magnesium Trisilicate
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 260.86
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Fine powder free from gritty particles . Colour White Odour Odourless Taste Tasteless Solubility Practically insoluble in water and alcohol but reaily decomposed by mineral acid .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is used as antacid . ii)                   It relives pain in gastric and duodenal ulcers and possibly absorbs the pepsin .
7	Side Effect	It may cause diarrhea . The release of CO2 in the stomach may cause discomfort .
8	Storage	It is stored in well closed container .