Magnesium Citrate Benefits & Uses

Magnesium Citrate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Constipation in Children

Magnesium Citrate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Magnesium Citrate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Magnesium Citrate is used -

Common

Upset stomach
Diarrhoea

Unknown

Flushing

Magnesium Citrate Related Warnings

Is the use of Magnesium Citrate safe for pregnant women?

Magnesium Citrate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Magnesium Citrate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Magnesium Citrate safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Magnesium Citrate in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Magnesium Citrate is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Magnesium Citrate on the Kidneys?

Using Magnesium Citrate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Magnesium Citrate on the Liver?

Magnesium Citrate is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Magnesium Citrate on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Magnesium Citrate for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Magnesium Citrate with Other Drugs

Magnesium Citrate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Tetracycline

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Hydrochlorothiazide

Quinidine

Magnesium Citrate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Magnesium Citrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Magnesium Citrate

Is this Magnesium Citrate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Magnesium Citrate.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Magnesium Citrate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Magnesium Citrate does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Magnesium Citrate is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Magnesium Citrate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Magnesium Citrate

You can take Magnesium Citrate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Magnesium Citrate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Magnesium Citrate.

Unknown