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Magnesium citrate - oral

(mag-nee-zee-um- sye-trate)

common brand names: Citroma

Citroma Usage: it product is used for short-term treatment of constipation or to empty the bowel before bowel or stomach procedures.

How to use Citroma: Take by mouth, generally 1 time daily, as needed or as directed by your healthcare professional. Follow the dose with full glass of water (8 oz/240 ml). To improve taste, chill medication before use. do not exceed maximum recommended dose. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. do not use this medication for more than 7 days unless directed by youre physician. do not use this tablet if you have had a change in bowel habits for longer than two weeks or if there is blood in your stool. Instead, consult your doctor or physician. Long-term use of laxatives may lead to laxative dependence, chronic constipation, loss of normal bowel function and damage to bowel. Overuse of laxatives can cause persistent diarrhea, dehydration and body mineral problems. the magnesium at this pill may interfere with absorption about other tablets you may take. Take this pill at least two hours before or two hours after you take these medications: tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, tetracycline) or quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin). Consult you're healthcare professional.

Citroma side effects: Stomach pain, nausea, gas, or diarrhea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: muscle twitching or cramping, muscle weakness, decrease or absence about bowel movements, blood in stool, mental/mood changes, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre doctor or pharmacist.

Citroma Precautions: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using a laxative: any allergies, stomach/intestinal problems, nausea, vomiting, blood in the stool, kidney disease. it medication must be used with caution in children & is not recommended since those less then 2 years old, unless directed by pharmacist. child may be more likely to become dehydrated. Consult your doctor or physician. this pill should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the benefits and risks with you're pharmacist. this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using it product isn't recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Citroma drug interactions: Tell your healthcare professional about all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, tetracycline), quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole), heart meds (e.g., quinidine, digoxin), sodium polystyrene sulfonate. don't start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or healthcare professional approval.

Citroma Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact some your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Citroma special notes: do not share it medication with others. Proper diet, fluid intake & exercise may help prevent constipation. Consult your physician or healthcare professional.

If you missed Citroma dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near time of the next dose, skip missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Citroma Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light & moisture. this drug may also be refrigerated. do not freeze.

Active Ingredients : Magnesium Citrate