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Magnesium Citrate

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2011-04-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM CITRATE
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Active ingredient

Magnesium Citrate 1.745g per fl oz

Purpose

saline laxative

Uses

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

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.

Directions

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

store at controlled room temperature

protect from excessive heat and freezing

discard unused product within 24 hours of opening bottle


Inactive Ingredients

Citric acid, flavors, potassium bicarbonate, saccharin sodium, purified water

Questions or Comments?

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