Generic name: magnesium citrate [ mag-NEE-see-um-SIH-trate ]
Brand names: Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma, Citroma Cherry, Citroma Lemon
Dosage forms: oral capsule (125 mg; 133.3 mg); oral liquid (1.745 g/30 mL); oral tablet (100 mg)
Drug class:Laxatives
What is magnesium citrate?
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium citrate also increases water in the intestines.
Magnesium citrate is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation.
Magnesium citrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take magnesium citrate if you have other medical conditions, especially:
kidney disease;
a sudden change in bowel habits that has lasted longer than 2 weeks;
if you are on a low-magnesium or low-potassium diet.
It is not known whether magnesium citrate will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether magnesium citrate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a ...
