Indications and uses
for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Magnesium Citrate
- Manufacturer
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | Nice-Pak Products, LLC
- Effective date
- 2026-02-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 14
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:36:08
Label at a glance#
ProductMagnesium Citrate
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM CITRATE
Label structure17 sections
Dosage and administration
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 - a...
Storage and handling
Store at temperatures between 46° and 86°F (8° and 30° C)
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Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Tamper Evident Statement
DO NOT USE IF TAMPER EVIDENT TWIST-OFF CAP IS MISSING, BROKEN OR SEPARATED FROM NECKRING
Active ingredient (in each fl oz)
Magnesium citrate 1.745 g
Purpose
Saline Laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
- Generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
for this product
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 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
Store at temperatures between 46° and 86°F (8° and 30° C)
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
Other information
- each fl oz contains: magnesium 290 mg
- each fl oz contains: sodium 1 mg
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
Disclaimer
Non-USP: Non-Carbonated, Non-Pasteurized; Contains Preservatives
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Magnesium Citrate
SALINE LAXATIVE
Oral solution
Non-pasteurized
DYE FREE
Grape Flavor
10 FL OZ (296 mL)
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1052760 | magnesium citrate 1.745 GM in 1 FL OZ Oral Solution | PSN | 14 |
| 1052760 | magnesium citrate 58.2 MG/ML Oral Solution | SCD | 14 |
| 1052760 | magnesium citrate 1.745 GM per 1 FL OZ Oral Solution | SY | 14 |
| 1052760 | magnesium citrate 1.745 GM per 29.6 ML Oral Solution | SY | 14 |
| 1052760 | magnesium citrate 1.745 GM per 30 ML Oral Solution | SY | 14 |
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM CATION Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 4 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-763-38 | Magnesium Citrate | 296 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 296 | 14 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Magnesium Citrate
- BENZOIC ACID
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- EDETATE DISODIUM ANHYDROUS
- SUCRALOSE
- WATER
- MAGNESIUM CATION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 69842-763 | 69842-763-38 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| BENZOIC ACID | 8SKN0B0MIM | IACT |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| EDETATE DISODIUM ANHYDROUS | 8NLQ36F6MM | IACT |
| SUCRALOSE | 96K6UQ3ZD4 | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM CITRATE | RHO26O1T9V | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Citrate | MAGNESIUM CITRATE | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | 1dca8f4a-f544-4ae5-bb0a-8b671d4a488a | 2026-02-02 | Warnings, Adverse reactions | 69842-763-38 69842-763 69842076338 49dc1096-20fe-3465-e063-6394a90a6ead 1dca8f4a-f544-4ae5-bb0a-8b671d4a488a |
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