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Magnesium Citrate Solution

Magnesium Citrate Solution is used for:

Clearing the bowels before tests or for treating constipation.

Magnesium Citrate Solution is a laxative. It works by attracting and retaining water in the intestine, which allows the bowel to evacuate.

Do NOT use Magnesium Citrate Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Magnesium Citrate Solution
• you are taking aluminum salt (eg, aluminum hydroxide) or quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Magnesium Citrate Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Magnesium Citrate Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of bowel obstruction or kidney conditions, appendicitis, heart failure, or rectal bleeding

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Magnesium Citrate Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Aluminum salts (eg, aluminum hydroxide) or anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Penicillamine or quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin) because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magnesium Citrate Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Magnesium Citrate Solution:

Use Magnesium Citrate Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Magnesium Citrate Solution on an empty stomach. Follow with a glass of water.
• If you are taking a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronic acid), digoxin, or a tetracycline (eg, doxycycline) along with Magnesium Citrate Solution, they should be taken at least 2 to 4 hours apart.
• If you miss a dose of Magnesium Citrate Solution, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Magnesium Citrate Solution.

Important safety information:

• Do not use Magnesium Citrate Solution if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding except under the direction of your doctor.
• If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for 2 weeks or more, check with your doctor and do not use any more of Magnesium Citrate Solution.
• Do not use Magnesium Citrate Solution for more than 1 week unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor.
• Magnesium Citrate Solution is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Magnesium Citrate Solution during pregnancy. If you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using Magnesium Citrate Solution during pregnancy. It is unknown if Magnesium Citrate Solution is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Magnesium Citrate Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; stomach discomfort.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the stool; cramps; dizziness; fainting; irregular heartbeat; severe diarrhea; sweating; weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Magnesium Citrate Solution at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Magnesium Citrate Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Magnesium Citrate Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Magnesium Citrate Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Magnesium Citrate Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.