Magnesium Citrate - Learn aboutMagnesium Citrate Side Effects and Precautions

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Magnesium Citrate Information

The pharmacology action of Magnesium Citrate is that it attracts and retains water in intestinal lumen, thereby increasing intraluminal pressure and inducing urge to defecate.

Magnesium Citrate is used in treatment of constipation; evacuation of colon for rectal and bowel evaluations

Magnesium Citrate Class

Laxative

How Magnesium Citrate Supplied

Citrate of Magnesia
Citro-Nesia

Brand Name :

Citro-Mag

Interaction and Contraindication of Magnesium Citrate

Interaction of Magnesium Citrate - Nitrofurantoin: Reduced anti-infective action.
Penicillamine: Reduced action of penicillamine.
Tetracyclines: Impaired absorption of tetracyclines.

Contraindication of Magnesium Citrate - Hypersensitivity to any ingredient; nausea, vomiting or other symptoms of appendicitis; acute surgical abdomen; fecal impaction; intestinal obstruction; undiagnosed abdominal pain; intestinal bleeding; renal disease.

Side Effects o f Magnesium Citrate

Here are the list of some common side effects ofMagnesium Citrate :

Palpitations.

Dizziness; fainting

Excessive bowel activity (eg, cramping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting); perianal irritation; bloating; flatulence; abdominal cramping.

Sweating; weakness; fluid and electrolyte imbalance

Precaution and Warning while taking Magnesium Citrate

The precaution and warnings of Magnesium Citrate drug is as follows:

Explain that drug should not be used routinely for constipation; dependence can result.

Instruct patient to report any of the following symptoms to health care provider: unrelieved constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal fullness, rectal bleeding, dizziness and muscle cramps.

Review information on proper use and storage of medication.

How to store Magnesium Citrate

Chilling medication or giving with ice may improve palatability.

Administer on empty stomach and give with full glass of water to increase effectiveness of medication.

Store in tightly closed container in cool dry place.

Magnesium Citrate - Learn about Magnesium Citrate Side Effects and Precautions

Magnesium Citrate Information

Interaction and Contraindication of Magnesium Citrate

Side Effects o f Magnesium Citrate

Precaution and Warning while taking Magnesium Citrate

How to store Magnesium Citrate