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Magnesium hydrogen sulfate (also known as magnesium bisulfate) is a magnesium salt that is chemically similar to other magnesium compounds used for their laxative effects, such as magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) and magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia). The primary mechanism by which magnesium salts treat constipation is through their osmotic properties: they draw water into the intestines, softening the stool and stimulating bowel movements. Clinical guidelines and pediatric formularies commonly recommend certain magnesium salts (especially magnesium sulfate or magnesium hydroxide) for short-term relief of constipation in children, particularly when dietary and lifestyle modifications are insufficient. There is substantial scientific validation for the osmotic action of magnesium ions in the gut, as described in multiple pharmacological and clinical studies. However, most clinical evidence and regulatory approval focus on magnesium sulfate and magnesium hydroxide, not specifically magnesium hydrogen sulfate. Still, given the chemical and pharmacological similarities, it is plausible that magnesium hydrogen sulfate would have similar efficacy and safety profiles, though direct clinical studies on this specific compound in children are lacking. In summary, the use of magnesium salts for pediatric constipation is scientifically validated, but the evidence for magnesium hydrogen sulfate specifically is inferred from its close chemical relatives rather than from direct clinical trials.

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