Drug Facts
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
Do not use
laxative product for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium restricted diet
- a sodium restricted diet
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 1 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 signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 1/2 bottle to 1 bottle (10 fl oz) |
| children 6 to 11 years of age | 1/3 bottle to 1/2 bottle |
| children under 6 years of age | consult a doctor |
- drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided
Other information
- each fluid ounce contains: magnesium 280 mg, sodium 37 mg
- store between 46-86ºF (8-30ºF)
- protect from excessive heat and freezing
- discard unused product within 24 hours of opening bottle
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, flavors, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate