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citroma Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL Liquid, 296 mL — NDC 55319-164-38 (Billing 55319-0164-38)

by Family Dollar Stores, Inc · 296 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 296 mL of citroma Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL Liquid from Family Dollar Stores, Inc, marketed since Feb 2019 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 55319-0164-38
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 55319-164-38 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Oct 1, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Magnesium Citrate (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · May 1, 2024 — Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria (Pharma Nobis LLC) · FDA recall D-0501-2024
Class II · Dec 21, 2023 — MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria. (Pharma Nobis LLC) · FDA recall D-0227-2024
Class II · Dec 21, 2023 — MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria. (Pharma Nobis LLC) · FDA recall D-0228-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 55319-164-38
Product NDC 55319-164
11-digit billing NDC 55319016438
UNII RHO26O1T9V
Application # M007
SPL Set ID 0ac1896d-7ed9-44e5-bf07-147826237273
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 2019-02-18
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance MAGNESIUM CITRATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 55319-164-38 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 55319-0164-38. 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.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It relieves occasional constipation. The labels say it generally produces a bowel movement within ½ to 6 hours, so plan to be near a bathroom.
  • Shake it well if the label says to, then drink the amount your label lists for your age. Follow it with a full 8-ounce glass of liquid. You can take it as one dose or split it, but...
  • Space them out. Take magnesium citrate at least 2 hours before or after your other drugs, because laxatives can change how other medicines work. Ask me or your doctor if you’re uns...
  • Talk to a doctor first if you have kidney disease, are on a magnesium-restricted diet, or have belly pain, nausea or vomiting. Also check in if your bowel habits suddenly changed f...
📖 Read our full Magnesium Citrate guide →
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.

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 systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
55319-0164-38 You're viewing this Main listing 296 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2019-02-18 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 46122-0741-38 AMERISOURCE 296 ml $0.007 — Availability likely —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 70677-1111-01 STRATEGIC 296 ml $0.007 — Availability likely —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 46122-0740-38 AMERISOURCE 296 ml $0.007 — Availability likely —
Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative 1.745 g/29.6mL 82568-0051-01 AARNA 296 ml $0.007 — Availability likely —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 70677-1112-01 STRATEGIC 296 ml $0.007 — Availability likely —
Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83986-0162-38 UpLift 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 42507-0249-38 Hy-Vee, 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 00363-0415-98 WALGREEN 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83324-0169-10 Chain 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 11344-0164-38 Nice-Pak 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 11673-0708-38 Target 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 72476-0002-38 Retail 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 41163-0709-38 United 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 69842-0763-38 CVS 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 72476-0001-38 Retail 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 21130-0165-38 Better 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 21130-0709-38 Better 296 ml — — FDA listed —
OneLAX Saline Laxative 1.745 g/29.6mL 71399-0051-03 AKRON 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 55910-0183-38 Old 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 63941-0533-38 Valu 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 83324-0170-10 Chain 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 56062-0264-38 Publix 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 63868-0929-38 Chain 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 85786-0503-10 Farmacias 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 36800-0709-38 Topco 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 55910-0615-38 Old 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 56062-0266-38 Publix 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 63868-0018-38 Chain 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 00363-0416-98 WALGREEN 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 00363-0427-98 WALGREEN 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 87438-0002-00 Pinnacle 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 11344-0162-38 Nice-Pak 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 11344-0166-38 Nice-Pak 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 41163-0769-38 United 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mLthis 55319-0164-38 Family 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 55910-0961-38 Old 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 69842-0647-38 CVS 296 ml — — FDA listed —
OneLAX Saline Laxative 1.745 g/29.6mL 71399-0053-01 AKRON 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83986-0164-38 UpLift 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 00869-0164-38 Vi-Jon, 296 ml — — FDA listed —
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 69842-0983-38 CVS 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 —
Citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 83986-0166-38 UpLift 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 53943-0166-38 Discount 296 ml — — FDA listed —
citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 55319-0666-38 Family 296 ml — — FDA listed —
Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 83324-0043-10 Chain 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

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2019
On the market since
Feb 2019
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 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.

What it looks like

FlavorCherry
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerFamily Dollar Stores, Inc
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code55319
First marketedFeb 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio21 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.

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 🤒 Adverse Reactions 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 16 words ▾

Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 102 words ▾

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 maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours children under 2 years of age - ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 4 words ▾

Warnings for this product

🤒 Adverse Reactions 41 words ▾

Adverse Reaction NOT 100% SATISFIED? Return within 30 days to any Family Dollar store for a refund (with receipt) or exchange. DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC 500 VOLVO PARKWAY CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 MADE IN THE US WITH US AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS

📦 Storage and Handling 12 words ▾

Storage Store at temperatures betweem 46° and 86°F (8° and 30° C)

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active Ingredient (in each fl oz) Magnesium citrate 1.745g

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 11 words ▾

Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Saline laxative

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 45 words ▾

Ask A doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet abdominal 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

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 33 words ▾

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 28 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 9 words ▾

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

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Other Information 16 words ▾

Other information each fl oz contains: magnesium 290 mg each fl oz contains: sodium 1 mg

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 37 words ▾

Principal display panel NDC 55319-164-38 DO NOT USE IF TAMPER EVIDNET TWIST-OFF CAP IS MISSING, BROKEN OR SEPERATED FROM NECKRING FAMILY Wellness ™ DYE-FREE MAGNESIUM CITRATE SALINE LAXATIVE CHERRY FLAVOR 10 FL OZ (295 mL) image description

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
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Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Family Dollar Stores, Inc is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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