Comparing Magnesium Citrate vs Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium citrate | Magnesium hydroxide |
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Magnesium citrate | Magnesium hydroxide |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Constipation. magnesium citrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Constipation, Acne, Indigestion. magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Magnesium citrate has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 493 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Magnesium hydroxide has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 251 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: magnesium citrate side effects in more detail. |
See also: magnesium hydroxide side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma, LiquiPrep | Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with magnesium citrate:
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A total of 410 drugs are known to interact with magnesium hydroxide:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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