What are the uses, side effects and interactions of Magnesium Citrate Oral?
Magnesium Citrate belongs to the class of Osmotic Laxative. This medicine is used as nutritional supplement to manage and treat constipation. Magnesium Citrate is an over-the-counter medicine which is safe to use and does not have any severe side effects unless you consume high dose. This drug functions by absorbing water into the bowels. The bowel softens and moves easily. The side effects of Magnesium Citrate include - Nausea - Vomiting - Abdominal cramps - Diarrhea - Flatulence - Weakness - Hypermagnesia - Electrolyte imbalance - Dizziness - Fainting Magnesium Citrate interacts with the following drugs. - Tetracycline - Demeclocycline - Minocycline - Doxycycline - Oxytetracycline - Eltrombopag