Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL Liquid, 296 mL
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Osmotically acting laxatives class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
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 ↗- 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...
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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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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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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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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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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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.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.006 | $1.89 / 296 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0422 | $12.49 / 296 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Magnesium Citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL 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/29.6mLthis 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 63868-0929-38 | Chain | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 55910-0615-38 | Old | 296 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 63868-0018-38 | Chain | 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/29.6mL 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 | — |
| citroma 1.745 g/29.6mL 69842-0983-38 | CVS | 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 | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 70677-1111-01 You're viewing this | 296 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (70677-1111-1) | 2023-04-21 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses 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 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 pharmacisy 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 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, ask health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Store at temperatures between 46° and 86°F (8° and 30° C)
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Magnesium citrate 1.745 g (in each fl oz)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Saline laxative