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Magnesium Citrate

EQUATE MAGNESIUM CITRATE ORAL SOLUTION - LEMON

Standard Dose
Directions shake well before using 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 in 24 hours maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age - ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
Summary

Indications and usage Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).

Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours Dosage and administration Directions shake well before using 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 in 24 hours maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age - ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting 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

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours Dosage and administration Directions shake well before using 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 in 24 hours maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age - ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting 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

Monitoring

  • • Warnings kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting 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

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.