Magnesium Oxide (Magnesium Oxide)
$145.00
Magnesium Oxide (Magnesium Oxide) is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.Magnesium oxide is used as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.Magnesium oxide is also used as an antacid to treat indigestion, or as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.Magnesium oxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Magnesium oxide side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Magnesium oxide may cause serious side effects. Stop using magnesium oxide and call your doctor at once if you have:
- rectal bleeding;
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- bloody or tarry stools; or
- no bowel movement after using magnesium oxide as a laxative.
Common side effects of magnesium oxide may include:
- diarrhea; or
- upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Magnesium oxide side effects (more detail)
Warnings
Before you take magnesium oxide, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, and all the medicines you are using. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. In some cases, you may not be able to take magnesium oxide, or you may need a dose adjustment or special precautions.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use magnesium oxide if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use magnesium oxide if you have other medical conditions, especially:
- kidney disease;
- heart disease;
- nausea, vomiting;
- a blockage in your intestines;
- low levels of calcium in your blood; or
- a sudden change in bowel habits for 2 weeks or longer.
It is not known whether magnesium oxide will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether magnesium oxide passes into breast milk or if it could affect a nursing baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Magnesium oxide should not be given to a child younger than 6 years old.
How should I take magnesium oxide?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
When using this medicine as a laxative, it may be best to take your dose at bedtime.
Magnesium oxide may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if symptoms get worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.