Magnesium Citrate

Manufacturer
Freds Inc
Effective date
2023-11-28
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:19:51

Label at a glance#

ProductMagnesium Citrate
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM CITRATE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Dosage and administration

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 1/2 bottle to 1 bottle (10 fl oz)  children 6 to 11 years of age  1/3 bottle to 1/2 bottle  children under 6 years of age   consult a doctor

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium citrate 1.745g per fl. oz.

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

 laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • kidney disease
  • amagnesium restricted diet
  • a sodium restricted diet
  • stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than 1 week

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

presently taking a prescription drug. 

When using this product,

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24 hour period 

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition. 

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use. 

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

 In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 over1/2 bottle to 1 bottle (10 fl oz) 
children 6 to 11 years of age 1/3 bottle to 1/2 bottle 
children under 6 years of age  consult a doctor

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • each fluid ounce contains: magnesium 280 mg, sodium 37 mg
  • store between 46-86ºF(8-30ºC) Do not refrigerate.
  • protect from excessive heat and freezing
  • discard unused product within 24 hours of opening bottle

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, flavors, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Magnesium Citrate

Saline Laxative

Oral Solution

Oral Solution

Dye-Free

LEMON FLAVOR

FL OZ (mL)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY: fred's, Inc.

4300 NEW GETWELL RD., MEMPHIS, TN 38118

www.fredsinc.com

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

FRED'S PHARMACY Magnesium Citrate Lemon Flavor
FRED'S PHARMACY Magnesium Citrate Lemon Flavor

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
55315-00955315-009-10

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spl set id: 2168b563-5e44-4aa0-b3eb-33296b6ee388

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