Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Lemon Flavor
MAGNESIUM CITRATE
Indications and usage Uses: • For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). • Generally produces bowel movement in ½ 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 maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: Ask a doctor before use if you have • 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 that 1 week Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • Taking any other drug. • Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses: • For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). • Generally produces bowel movement in ½ 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 maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: Ask a doctor before use if you have • 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 that 1 week Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • Taking any other drug. • Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Monitoring
- • Warnings: Ask a doctor before use if you have • 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 that 1 week Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • Taking any other drug.
- • • Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
- • Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
- • Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.