What is this medicine?
MAGNESIUM SALTS (mag NEE zee um sawlts) is a dietary supplement. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of magnesium in the body.
This supplement may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to magnesium, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
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Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the package labeling or ask your health care professional. Follow dose with a glass of water or mix your dose with juice or water. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Do not take this supplement more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this supplement in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
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-antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, tetracycline
-cefditoren
-cellulose sodium phosphate
-edetate disodium, disodium EDTA
-medicines for chest pain like digoxin, nifedipine
-other magnesium-containing antacids, laxatives or supplements
-sodium polystyrene sulfonate
-vitamin D
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
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Visit your doctor for regular check ups. See your doctor if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.
If you are scheduled for any medical or dental procedure, tell your healthcare provider that you are taking this supplement. You may need to stop taking this supplement before the procedure.
Herbal or dietary supplements are not regulated like medicines. Rigid quality control standards are not required for dietary supplements. The purity and strength of these products can vary. The safety and effect of this dietary supplement for a certain disease or illness is not well known. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The Food and Drug Administration suggests the following to help consumers protect themselves:
-Always read product labels and follow directions.
-Natural does not mean a product is safe for humans to take.
-Look for products that include USP after the ingredient name. This means that the manufacturer followed the standards of the US Pharmacopoeia.
-Supplements made or sold by a nationally known food or drug company are more likely to be made under tight controls. You can write to the company for more information about how the product was made.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breathing problems
-feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
-flushing
-low body temperature
-unusual sweating
-unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-diarrhea
Where should I keep my medicine?
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Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature or as directed on the package label. Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused supplement after the expiration date.
Information on use before, during and after pregnancy.
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Lactation
Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.
