• For capsule products : Read directions carefully before start of therapy. Take with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Best to take with a meal to lessen stomach upset. Inform MD or pharmacist of medications you use. May cause diarrhea. Avoid other medicines containing the same drug. Maintain a well balanced diet.
• For solution, oral products : Follow directions carefully. Not recommended for use in children. Do not use if bm is missed for 1 or 2 days. Chilling before drinking improves taste. Over use can cause bowel dependence. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor. Drink extra water to avoid dehydration. Call doctor if change in bm lasts for 2 weeks.
• For tablet, chewable products : Chew medicine completely before swallowing. Follow directions on best place to keep drug supply.

• May take with food to lessen chance of stomach upset. ; For capsule products : Medication should be taken with plenty of water. ; For tablet, chewable products : Chew this medication before swallowing. ;

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

• Other bowel problems (e.g., ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids)
• Heart disease (e.g., irregular heartbeat)
• Kidney disease
• Current stomach/abdominal symptoms (e.g., pain, cramping, persistent nausea/vomiting)

Products that may interact with this drug include:

• Digoxin
• Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline, ciprofloxacin)

This product is used to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (such as colonoscopy, radiography), usually with other products. It may also be used for relief of constipation. However, milder products (such as stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) should be used whenever possible for constipation.

May Treat: Constipation · Bowel evacuation · Hypomagnesemia

Brand Names: Citroma · Citrate of Magnesia

Drug Class: Laxative - Saline and Osmotic · Minerals and Electrolytes - Magnesium

Availability: Prescription sometimes needed

Lactation: Does not adversely affect lactation