Magnesium Citrate Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Constipation
240 mL orally one time.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Constipation
< 6 years: 0.5 mL/kg orally up to a maximum of 200 mL. May repeat every 4 to 6 hours until stools are clear.
6 to 12 years: 100 to 150 mL orally one time.
Renal Dose Adjustments
CrCl < 50 mL/min: Not recommended for use due to the high risk of hypermagnesemia in patients with renal dysfunction.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
A semifluid or watery stool may be expected in < 6 hours.
