Magnesium citrate
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Overview
Magnesium citrate is a laxative that is FDA approved for the treatment of constipation, magnesium deficiency. Common adverse reactions include diarrhea, asthenia, dizziness, hypermagnesemia.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
- For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Dosing
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over - 6.5 to 10 fl oz in 24 hours
- Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
- May be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of magnesium citrate in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Indications
- Constipation
- Magnesium deficiency; Prophylaxis
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Indication
- For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Dosage
- 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
- Children under 2 years of age - ask a doctor
- Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
- May be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of magnesium citrate in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Indication
- Constipation
- Magnesium deficiency; Prophylaxis
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Contraindications of magnesium citrate in adult patients.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Magnesium citrate Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of magnesium citrate in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
Common Gastrointestinal: diarrhea Neurologic: asthenia, dizziness
Serious Endocrine metabolic: hypermagnesemia Respiratory: hypoventilation (rare)
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Magnesium citrate Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Magnesium citrate in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of magnesium citrate in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Magnesium citrate during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium citrate in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Magnesium citrate in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Magnesium citrate in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Magnesium citrate in the drug label.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Magnesium citrate overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Magnesium citrate Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
Structure
There is limited information regarding Magnesium citrate Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Magnesium citrate in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Magnesium citrate in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Magnesium citrate in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Magnesium citrate in the drug label.
How Supplied
Storage
There is limited information regarding Magnesium citrate Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Magnesium citrate in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Magnesium citrate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- Citrate Of Magnesia
- Dulcolax Bowel Cleansing Kit
- Swan Citroma
Look-Alike Drug Names
- A® — B®[1]
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
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