FDA Label for Magnesium Citrate
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Magnesium Citrate Product Label
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Active Ingredient
Magnesium citrate 1.745g per fl oz
Purpose
Saline Laxtive
Use
for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
kidney disease
a magnesium restricted diet
abdorominal 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
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 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.
Other Information
Store at temperatures between 46° and 86°F (8° and 30° C)
each fl oz contains: magnesium 290 mg
each fl oz contains: sodium 1 mg
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
Inactive Ingredients
benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
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