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Magnesium Sulfate Granules

Magnesium Sulfate Granules is used for:

Clearing the bowels before tests or for treating constipation. It may also be used as a soak for minor sprains or bruises, or for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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

Do NOT use Magnesium Sulfate Granules if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Magnesium Sulfate Granules

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

Before using Magnesium Sulfate Granules:

Some medical conditions may interact with Magnesium Sulfate Granules. 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 blockage of the bowel, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding
• if you have kidney problems, heart failure, or appendicitis

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

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased
• Bisphosphonates (eg, risedronate) because effectiveness may be decreased by Magnesium Sulfate Granules

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magnesium Sulfate Granules 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 Sulfate Granules:

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

• Take Magnesium Sulfate Granules on an empty stomach. Follow with a glass of water.
• If you miss taking a dose of Magnesium Sulfate Granules for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

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

Important safety information:

• Do not use Magnesium Sulfate Granules 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 Sulfate Granules.
• Do not use Magnesium Sulfate Granules for more than 1 week unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Magnesium Sulfate Granules.
• Magnesium Sulfate Granules is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 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 Sulfate Granules during pregnancy. If you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using Magnesium Sulfate Granules during pregnancy. It is unknown if Magnesium Sulfate Granules 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 Sulfate Granules:

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 Sulfate Granules at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Magnesium Sulfate Granules out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Magnesium Sulfate Granules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Magnesium Sulfate Granules 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 Sulfate Granules. 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.