Magnesium oxide

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Magnesium oxide is a antacid that is FDA approved for the treatment of acid indigestion, upset stomach. Common adverse reactions include diarrhea, allergic reaction.

• Relieves: acid indigestion, upset stomach

• Antacid Directions: (take 1 tablet twice a day or as directed by a physician

• Magnesium Supplement Directions: (take 1 to 2 tablets daily or as directed by a physician

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in adult patients.

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in adult patients.

• Safety and efficacy in pediatrics patients has not been established.

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in pediatric patients.

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in pediatric patients.

There is limited information regarding Magnesium oxide Contraindications in the drug label.

• Do Not Use
• Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than two weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician. May have a laxative effect.

• Ask a Doctor if you have:

• Kidney disease

• Ask a Doctor/Pharmacist before use if you are:

• Taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

• Pregnancy or Breast Feeding

• If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

• Keep Out of Reach of Children

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

Laxative adverse reaction

There is limited information regarding Magnesium oxide Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

• If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

• Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Magnesium oxide in women who are pregnant.

There is no FDA guidance on use of Magnesium oxide during labor and delivery.

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to pediatric patients.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to geriatric patients.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to specific gender populations.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to specific racial populations.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in patients with renal impairment.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in patients with hepatic impairment.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in women of reproductive potentials and males.

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Magnesium oxide in patients who are immunocompromised.

• Oral

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

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• ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Magnesium Oxide 400mg (241.3mg elemental magnesium)

• INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

• do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
• Magnesium content per tablet: 240 mg

• store at room temperature 59°-86° F (15°-30°C)

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There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

• Alcohol-Magnesium oxide interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

• MagGel®^[4]

There is limited information regarding look alike drug names.

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.