can i use milk of magnesia to one and half year baby?

A. Milk of Magnesia (MOM) may be used in infants older than 6 months (1-3 ml/kg/day in 1-2 doses). Mineral oil may be given to kids > 6 months of age (1-3 ml/kg/day divided into 2 doses per day).Milk of magnesia is also known as magnesium hydroxide, which is its chemical name. Milk of magnesia is available to buy over the counter without a prescription. People should not give milk of magnesia to children under 2 years of age unless advised by a doctor.