Magnesium oxide

Magnesium oxide
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

Magnesium oxide is a antacid that is FDA approved for the treatment of acid indigestion, upset stomach. Common adverse reactions include diarrhea, allergic reaction.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Indications

• Relieves: acid indigestion, upset stomach

Directions

• Antacid Directions: (take 1 tablet twice a day or as directed by a physician

• Magnesium Supplement Directions: (take 1 to 2 tablets daily or as directed by a physician

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

• Safety and efficacy in pediatrics patients has not been established.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Magnesium oxide Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

• Do Not Use
• Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than two weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician. May have a laxative effect.

• Ask a Doctor if you have:

• Kidney disease

• Ask a Doctor/Pharmacist before use if you are:

• Taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

• Pregnancy or Breast Feeding

• If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

• Keep Out of Reach of Children

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

Laxative adverse reaction

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Magnesium oxide Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

• If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

• Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Magnesium oxide in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Magnesium oxide during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Magnesium oxide in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

• Oral

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Pharmacology

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Identifiers
CAS Number	1309-48-4 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1200572 N
ECHA InfoCard
PubChem CID	14792
Properties
Chemical formula	MgO
Molar mass	40.3044 g/mol
Hazards
Related compounds
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Mechanism of Action

Structure

• ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Magnesium Oxide 400mg (241.3mg elemental magnesium)

• INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

How Supplied

• do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
• Magnesium content per tablet: 240 mg

Storage

• store at room temperature 59°-86° F (15°-30°C)

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

• Alcohol-Magnesium oxide interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

• MagGel®

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding look alike drug names.

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.