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Mechanism of action

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Mechanism-of-action classes: Acid-Base Activity; Electrolyte Activity; Enzyme Interactions; Stool Bulking Activity.

Indications

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  • Uses: • For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).ICD-10: K59.00

Dosage & administration

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Directions: • shake well before using • drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses adults and children 12 years of age and over 6.5 to 10 fl oz maximum 10 fl oz in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 3 to 7 fl oz maximum 7 fl oz in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 2 to 3 fl oz maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor

Warnings & precautions

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Ask a doctor before use if you have • Kidney disease • a magnesium restricted diet • Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting • Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks • Already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • Taking any other drug. • Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
5,858 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Nausea79914%
  2. 2Fatigue79614%
  3. 3Off Label Use74813%
  4. 4Pain74213%
  5. 5Drug Ineffective73313%
  6. 6Diarrhoea72012%
  7. 7Headache64711%
  8. 8Asthenia5579.5%
  9. 9Dyspnoea5549.5%
  10. 10Dizziness5429.3%
  11. 11Rash5389.2%
  12. 12Arthralgia5339.1%
  13. 13Vomiting5188.8%
  14. 14Abdominal Pain Upper4868.3%
  15. 15Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease4627.9%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Magnesium Citrate as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 172 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Magnesium Citrate as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Magnesium Citrate work?
Mechanism-of-action classes: Acid-Base Activity; Electrolyte Activity; Enzyme Interactions; Stool Bulking Activity.
What is Magnesium Citrate used for?
According to FDA labeling, Magnesium Citrate carries indications including: Uses: • For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Magnesium Citrate?
Magnesium Citrate is classified as Magnesium, Osmotically acting laxatives, Salt solutions, Acid-Base Activity, Electrolyte Activity, Enzyme Interactions, Stool Bulking Activity, Cellular Activity Alteration, Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption Alteration, Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption.
What are the brand names for Magnesium Citrate?
Magnesium Citrate is marketed under brand names including Citroma.
Note. Data for magnesium-citrate is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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