MAGNESIUM CITRATE liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MAGNESIUM CITRATE (UNII: RHO26O1T9V) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)

Available from:

Care One (American Sales Company)

INN (International Name):

MAGNESIUM CITRATE

Composition:

MAGNESIUM CITRATE 1.745 g in 29.6 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Saline laxative - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) - generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

MAGNESIUM CITRATE- MAGNESIUM CITRATE LIQUID
CARE ONE (AMERICAN SALES COMPANY)
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Magnesium citrate 1.745g per fl. oz.
PURPOSE
Saline laxative
USES
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
WARNINGS
DO NOT USE
laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
kidney disease
a magnesium restricted diet
a sodium restricted diet
stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 1 week
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
presently taking a prescription drug.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT,
do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24 hour
period.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use. these could
be signs of a
serious condition.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center (1-800-222-
1222) right away.
DIRECTIONS
adults and children
12 years of age and
older
1/2 to 1 bottle (10 fl. oz.). Drink a full 8 oz. glass
of liquid with each dose. The dose may be taken
as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
children 6 to 11 years
of age
1/3 to 1/2 bottle with a full 8 oz. glass of liquid
children under 6
years of age
consult a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
EACH FLUID OUNCE CONTAINS: magnesium 282 mg, sodium 37 mg
store between 46-86ºF (8-30ºC). Do not refrigerate
protect from excessive heat and freezing
discard unused product within 24 hours of opening bottle
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, purified water, saccharin sodium,
sodium bicarbonate
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