FDA Label for Magnesium Citrate
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Magnesium Citrate Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
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
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- 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
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
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.
Otc - Stop Use
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.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222).
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 3 to 12 years of age | 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 |
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
Inactive Ingredients
benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
Questions?
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