Magnesium oxide
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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.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
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
- If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- 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
There is limited information regarding Magnesium oxide Pharmacology in the drug label.
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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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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Ingredients and Appearance
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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®[1]
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.
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