Magnesium Oxide Tablet
NDC 69367-298
Product Information
Magnesium Oxide is a OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG-approved product labeled by Westminster Pharmaceuticals, Llc. This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in the blood. It is supplied as a white tablet for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 69367-298 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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What is NDC 69367-298?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- MAGNESIUM OXIDE 400 mg/1 - Magnesium oxide (MgO). An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral periclase. In aqueous media combines quickly with water to form magnesium hydroxide. It is used as an antacid and mild laxative and has many nonmedicinal uses.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- MAGNESIUM OXIDE (UNII: 3A3U0GI71G)
- MAGNESIUM CATION (UNII: T6V3LHY838) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
- STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
- SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
- STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 198741 - magnesium oxide 400 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 198741 - magnesium oxide 400 MG (magnesium 241.3 MG) Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
- Calculi Dissolution Agent - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Osmotic Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Osmotic Laxative - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
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Patient Education
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium is an element your body needs to function normally. Magnesium oxide may be used for different reasons. Some people use it as an antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Magnesium oxide also may be used as a laxative for short-term, rapid emptying of the bowel (before surgery, for example). It should not be used repeatedly. Magnesium oxide also is used as a dietary supplement when the amount of magnesium in the diet is not enough. Magnesium oxide is available without a prescription.
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