What Magnesium Citrate is used for:
Magnesium citrate may be prescribed to prevent recurrence of calcium oxalate kidney stones relieve constipation. Magnesium citrate is an osmotic laxative.
Do not take Magnesium Citrate:
• In case of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms of appendicitis.
• In case of abdominal surgery.
• In case of intestinal obstruction or perforation.
• In case of rectal fissures.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Magnesium Citrate if you:
have impaired renal function.
have rectal bleeding.
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Possible side effects
These include These include gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, laxative dependence with long-term or excessive use and fluid and electrolyte disturbances.
Other medicines and Magnesium Citrate
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
• Aminoquinolones (e.g. chloroquine).
• Fluoroquinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin).
• Nitrofurantoin.
• Penicillamine, and tetracyclines.
How to take Magnesium Citrate
The contents of one sachet are to be dissolved in half glass of water and given 3 times daily or as directed by the physician.
How to store Magnesium Citrate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
• Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert.