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:

Cardinal Health

INN (International Name):

Magnesium citrate

Composition:

Magnesium citrate 1.745 g in 29.6 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

MAGNESIUM CITRATE - MAGNESIUM CITRATE LIQUID
CARDINAL HEALTH
_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 1.745 g per fl oz
PURPOSE
Saline Laxative
USE for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally
produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6
hours
WARNINGS
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
•kidney disease
•a magnesium or potassium-restricted diet
•noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period
of 2 weeks
•already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week•
ASK A DOCTOR OR A PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking any other
drug. Take this product 2 or
more
more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other
drugs work.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF you have rectal bleeding or failure to
have a 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 right away.
DIRECTIONS •drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
•may be taken as a single daily dose
or in divided doses
adults and children 12 years of age and over - 6.5 to 10 fl oz maximum
10 fl oz in 24 hours
children 6 to under 12 years of age - 3 to 7 fl oz maximum 7 fl oz in
24 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age - 2 to 3 fl oz maximum 3 fl oz in
24 hours
children under 2 years of age- ask a doctor
discard unused product within 24 hours of opening bottle
OTHER INFORMATION • magnesium content 290 mg per 1 fl oz (30 mL)
•potassium content 80 mg per 1 fl oz (30mL)
•store at temperatures between 46 and 86 F (8 and 30 C)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS citric acid, lemon oil, potassium bicarbonate,
sodium saccharin, water purified
DO NOT USE IF TAMPER EVIDENT TWIST OFF-OFF CAP IS MI