magnesium supplement (OTC)

Frequency Not Defined

Diarrhea

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Use with caution in patients with neuromuscular disease, including myasthenia gravis

Diets high in fat may cause decreased magnesium absorption

Monitor patients with severe renal impairment for magnesium toxicity; use caution

When used for self-medication, not for long term use; not for use if nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain present; patients with impaired kidney function should use under the supervision of healthcare provider

Pregnancy

Not studied; magnesium crosses the placenta; effects of supplementation on neonate unknown

Lactation

Magnesium is present in breast milk; supplementation generally considered cmpatible with breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

Magnesium plays a role as a cofactor of various enzymatic activities, including metabolic reactions and protein synthesis. It also plays a role lipoprotein lipase activity, which is involved in cholesterol metabolism. .

Oral Administration

Administer with food