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Magnesium Citrate Liquid Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Dosage form: oral liquid
Drug class: Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2024.

Active ingredient

Magnesium Citrate 1.745g per fl oz

Purpose

saline laxative

Indications and Usage for Magnesium Citrate Liquid

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings

ask a doctor before use if you have

kidney disease
a magnesium restricted diet

a sodium restricted diet
stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than one week


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

presently taking a prescription drug

when using this product

do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24 hour period

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use .

These could be a sign of a serious condition.

you need to use a laxative more than one week.

If pregnant or breast feeding

ask a health professional before use.

keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.

Magnesium Citrate Liquid Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children 12 years of age and older 1/2 to 1 bottle (10 fl oz). Drink a full 8 oz glass of liquid with each dose. The dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.


children 6 to under 12 years of age 1/3 to 1/2 bottle with a full 8 oz glass of liquid.


children under 6 years of age consult a doctor


Other Information

each fluid ounce contains: sodium 36 mg

store at controlled room temperature

protect from excessive heat and freezing

discard unused product within 24 hours of opening bottle


Inactive Ingredients

blue 1, citric acid, flavors, purified water, red 40, saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate

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Magnesium

Citrate

Cherry Flavor

Oral Solution

Pasteurized

sparkling

saline laxative

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

10 FL OZ (296mL)

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MAGNESIUM CITRATE
magnesium citrate liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-302
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MAGNESIUM CITRATE (UNII: RHO26O1T9V) (MAGNESIUM Cation - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM CITRATE2.65 mL in 100 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
SACCHARIN SODIUM ANHYDROUS (UNII: I4807BK602)
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
Product Characteristics
Color Score
ShapeSize
FlavorCHERRY (cherry) Imprint Code
Contains
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:59779-302-10296 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33407/07/2009
Labeler - CVS (062312574)
Registrant - Aaron Industries, Inc. (030119387)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Aaron Industries, Inc.030119387analysis, manufacture

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