Dosage of Magnesium Citrate in details
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Solution,
Oral:
Citroma: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [contains polyethylene glycol, saccharin sodium; lemon flavor]
Citroma: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [low sodium; contains alcohol, usp, benzoic acid, disodium edta]
Citroma: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [low sodium; contains fd&c red #40, saccharin sodium; cherry flavor]
Citroma: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [low sodium; contains saccharin sodium; lemon flavor]
GoodSense Magnesium Citrate: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [contains polyethylene glycol, saccharin sodium]
GoodSense Magnesium Citrate: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [low sodium; contains alcohol, usp, fd&c red #40, saccharin sodium]
GoodSense Magnesium Citrate: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [low sodium; contains saccharin sodium; lemon flavor]
GoodSense Magnesium Citrate: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL) [saccharin free; contains benzoic acid, disodium edta]
Generic: 1.745 g/30 mL (296 mL)
Tablet,
Oral:
Generic: 100 mg
Dosing: Adult
Bowel preparation before colonoscopy (off-label use): Note: This preparation should be avoided in patients with renal impairment, heart failure, decompensated cirrhosis, or baseline electrolyte abnormalities (A-Rahim 2018). There is no standard dosing for administration; the following recommendations are suggested by some experts.
Single-dose, same-day (for afternoon procedures):
Oral: 1.5 bottles (450 mL or 15 oz) taken 8 hours prior to procedure, followed by clear liquids (at least three 240 mL glasses) over 2 hours. Four hours prior to the procedure, administer a second 1.5 bottle dose followed by clear liquids (three 240 mL glasses) over 1 hour (A-Rahim 2018).
Split-dose (evening before procedure):
Oral: 1 to 1.5 bottles (300 to 450 mL or 10 to 15 oz) in the early evening (ie, between 6 and 8 PM) followed by clear liquids (at least three 240 mL glasses) over 2 hours. Patient should also be given a clear liquid diet the day prior to the procedure. Six hours prior to the colonoscopy, administer a second 1 to 1.5 bottle dose followed by clear liquids (three 240 mL glasses) over 1 hour (ASGE [Saltzman 2015]; A-Rahim 2018).
Laxative:
Oral: Solution: 195 to 300 mL given once or in divided doses
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Bowel preparation before colonoscopy (off-label use): The ASGE does not recommend use in the elderly (ASGE [Saltzman 2015]); however, some experts suggest that older patients without comorbidities and who cannot tolerate a higher volume preparation may receive Magnesium Citrate (A-Rahim 2018).
Dosing: Pediatric
Constipation, occasional: Note: Use of Magnesium Citrate has generally been replaced with other laxatives (eg, PEG solutions, lactulose) less likely to cause adverse effects (eg, electrolyte disturbances) (Tabbers 2014):
Oral solution:
Oral:
Children 2 to <6 years: 60 to 90 mL administered as a single dose or in divided doses
Children 6 to <12 years: 100 to 150 mL administered as a single dose or in divided doses
Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 150 to 300 mL administered as a single dose or in divided doses
Bowel preparation: Limited data available:
Oral:
Oral Solution: Children >6 years and Adolescents: 4 to 6 mL/kg/day, may administer as a single dose or in divided doses the day before the procedure; maximum daily dose: 300 mL/day (NASPGHAN [Pall 2014])
What other drugs will affect Magnesium Citrate?
Other drugs may interact with Magnesium Citrate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Magnesium Citrate interactions
Co-administration reduces the absorption of magnesium salts and tetracycline.
The combination should be avoided. If the combination is still essential medicines should be taken at least 6 hours apart.
Magnesium salts can also reduce the absorption of digoxin and oral glucocorticoids
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Magnesium Citrate are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Magnesium Citrate. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported frequency of use
How frequently do I need to take Magnesium Citrate?It was reported by ndrugs.com website users that Magnesium Citrate should ideally be taken Once in a day as the most common frequency of the Magnesium Citrate. You should you adhere strictly to the instructions and guidelines provided by your doctor on how frequently this Magnesium Citrate should be taken. Get another patient's view on how frequent the capsule should be used by clicking here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
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