Magnesium Citrate Pharmacology

Magnesium Citrate

About Magnesium Citrate
Osmotic laxative
Mechanism of Action of Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium citrate works by attracting water through the tissues by a process known as osmosis. Once in the intestine, it can attract enough water into the intestine to induce defecation. The additional water helps to create more feces, which naturally stimulates bowel motility. This means it can also be used to treat rectal and colon problems. Magnesium citrate functions best on an empty stomach.
Pharmacokinets of Magnesium Citrate
Absorption: 15-30%
Excretion: Mainly renal
Onset of Action for Magnesium Citrate
3-6 hr or less
Duration of Action for Magnesium Citrate
N/A
Half Life of Magnesium Citrate
N/A
Side Effects of Magnesium Citrate
1.Asthenia
2.Dizziness
3.Hypotension
4.Respiratory depression
5.Diarrhea
6.Abdominal cramping
7.Electrolyte imbalance
8.Hypermagnesemia
9.Muscle weakness
Contra-indications of Magnesium Citrate
1.Renal failure
2.Existing electrolyte imbalance
3.Appendicitis
4.Acute surgical abdomen
5.Myocardial damage
6.Heart block
7.Fecal impaction
8.Rectal fissures
9.Intestinal obstruction or perforation
10.Dehydration
Special Precautions while taking Magnesium Citrate
1.Renal insufficiency
2.Mg-restricted diet
3.Should be refrigerated to maintain potency & palatability
4.Avoid taking tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin) within 2 hours before or after this product
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Magnesium Citrate
1.To clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, radiography)
2.Dietary Supplement
3.Laxative
4.Antacid
Interactions for Magnesium Citrate
N/A
Typical Dosage for Magnesium Citrate
N/A
Schedule of Magnesium Citrate
N/A
Storage Requirements for Magnesium Citrate
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Magnesium Citrate
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Magnesium Citrate
If noticed symptoms of overuse, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased weight, or weakness, contact doctor promptly.

Home Delivery for Magnesium Citrate in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including magnesium citrate.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for magnesium citrate and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for magnesium citrate may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take magnesium citrate only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for magnesium citrate before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for magnesium citrate with the pharmacy.

Magnesium Citrate is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for magnesium citrate might be better known than magnesium citrate itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have magnesium citrate in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for magnesium citrate.