Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL Liquid, 296 mL
by Major Pharmaceuticals · 296 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0904-7418-44)
NDC 00904-7418-44
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
0904-7418-44
billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
OTC
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
0904-7418-44
Product NDC
0904-7418
11-digit billing NDC
00904741844
NCPDP billing unit
ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI
1052760
UNII
RHO26O1T9V
UPC
0309047418442
Application #
M007
SPL Set ID
088e5543-c947-af78-e063-6294a90a8bc4
Established class (EPC)
Calculi Dissolution Agent; Osmotic Activity
Mechanism of action
Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity
Physiologic effect
Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2023-10-25
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
LIQUID
Substance
MAGNESIUM CITRATE
GPI-14
46100020102000
GCN Seq No
003025
GCN
09240
HICL code
001328
Ingredient (HICL)
Magnesium Citrate
HIC1 code
D
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Biliary System/Gastro-Intestinal System
HIC2 code
D6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Drugs Acting Principally On The Colon
HIC3 code
D6S
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Laxatives And Cathartics
AHFS code
56:12.00.00
AHFS class
Cathartics And Laxatives
FDB label name
MAGNESIUM CITRATE SOLUTION
FDB brand name
Magnesium Citrate
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 0904-7418-44 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00904-7418-44. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Osmotically acting laxatives class.
Drug family (ATC)
Osmotically acting laxatives, Magnesium, Salt solutions
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerMajor Pharmaceuticals
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code00904
First marketedOct 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio629 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
🩺 Clinical
Label name MAGNESIUM CITRATE SOLUTION Ingredient Magnesium Citrate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Magnesium citrate is used to treat occasional constipation on a short-term basis. Magnesium citrate is in a class of medications called saline laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- You can expect a bowel movement somewhere between 30 minutes and 6 hours after taking it. It varies from person to person, so don't be alarmed if it takes a little while. It's a go...
- You can, but timing matters. Laxatives like magnesium citrate can change how well your body absorbs other drugs. To be safe, take magnesium citrate at least 2 hours before or 2 hou...
- Can I take magnesium citrate with my other medications?
- You should check with your doctor before using it if you have kidney disease. Your kidneys help clear magnesium from your body, so kidney disease can affect how your body handles t...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII 8SKN0B0MIM
Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
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UNII 2968PHW8QP
A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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UNII 8NLQ36F6MM
Edetate disodium anhydrous is a chemical compound that binds to metal ions in a medicine. It's used as a stabilizer to prevent unwanted chemical reactions and help keep the drug product effective during storage.
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UNII 96K6UQ3ZD4
Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
5 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesbenzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed —
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.006 | $1.89 / 296 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0233 | $6.90 / 296 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
▲ Up 5% over the last 9 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mLthis 00904-7418-44 | Major | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 46122-0740-38 | AMERISOURCE | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 46122-0741-38 | AMERISOURCE | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 70000-0659-01 | CARDINAL | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 70000-0660-01 | CARDINAL | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 70000-0661-01 | CARDINAL | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 70677-1111-01 | STRATEGIC | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 70677-1112-01 | STRATEGIC | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative 1.745 g/29.6mL 82568-0051-01 | AARNA | 296 ml | $0.006 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 00363-0415-98 | WALGREEN | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 00363-0416-98 | WALGREEN | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 00363-0427-98 | WALGREEN | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 00869-0164-38 | Vi-Jon, | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 11822-4303-02 | Rite | 296 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 30142-0164-38 | The | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 30142-0899-38 | The | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 36800-0709-38 | Topco | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 42507-0249-38 | Hy-Vee, | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 50804-0164-38 | Perrigo | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 50804-0166-38 | Perrigo | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 51316-0880-10 | CVS | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 51316-0881-10 | CVS | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 51316-0882-10 | CVS | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Lemon Flavor .059 g/mL 52000-0449-10 | Universal | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Grape Flavor .059 g/mL 52000-0450-10 | Universal | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Cherry Flavor .059 g/mL 52000-0451-10 | Universal | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 56062-0264-38 | Publix | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 56062-0266-38 | Publix | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 57896-0266-10 | Geri-Care | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 63941-0162-38 | Valu | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 69256-0311-10 | Harris | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 69452-0389-98 | Bionpharma, | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 69452-0390-98 | Bionpharma, | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 69452-0391-98 | Bionpharma, | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 69452-0398-98 | Bionpharma, | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 69842-0763-38 | CVS | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OneLAX Saline Laxative 1.745 g/29.6mL 71399-0051-03 | AKRON | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OneLAX Saline Laxative 1.745 g/29.6mL 71399-0053-01 | AKRON | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 79481-0032-09 | Meijer | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 79481-0033-09 | Meijer | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 79481-0034-09 | Meijer | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 79903-0408-10 | Walmart | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 79903-0409-10 | Walmart | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 79903-0410-10 | Walmart | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 82645-0310-10 | Pharma | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 82645-0311-10 | Pharma | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 82645-0312-10 | Pharma | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83324-0169-10 | Chain | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 83324-0170-10 | Chain | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83986-0162-38 | UpLift | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83986-0164-38 | UpLift | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83986-0166-38 | UpLift | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 85786-0503-10 | Farmacias | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 87251-0001-01 | 4 | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 87438-0002-00 | Pinnacle | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
⏳ Availability & generic status
🏛️
2023
On the market since
Oct 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 00904-7418-44, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
15.5K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
5.6M
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$131.4K
Avg / prescription
$8.48
Avg / unit
$0.0233
Latest quarter Q1 2026
3.4KRx
Medicaid pays / mL
$0.0233
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$0.0064
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.0169
+264% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
Fee-for-service · 6,720 Rx Managed care · 8,781 Rx
State Medicaid map
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
45.77,907
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
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Prescriptions—
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🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.
🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Magnesium Citrate (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 28%
Female · 72%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00904-7418-44 You're viewing this | 296 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0904-7418-44) | 2023-10-25 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage
⏱️ Dosage and Administration
⚠️ Warnings
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions shake well before using drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses adults and children 12 years of age and over - 6.5 to 10 fl oz maximum 10 fl oz in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age - 3 to 7 fl oz maximum 7 fl oz in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age - 2 to 3 fl oz in 24 hours maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age - ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet abdorominal pain, nausea, or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Magnesium citrate 1.745g per fl oz
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Saline Laxtive
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.