MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE

(mag NEE see um GLOO koe nate) Brand: Mag-G, Magonate, Magonate Natal, Magtrate

What is the most significant information I must know about magnesium gluconate?

• Till taking magnesium gluconate, speak your doctor if you are allergic to anything, or if you have have kidney malady. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use magnesium gluconate, or you may need a dosage adjustment or particular trials during treatment.

• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

What is magnesium gluconate?

• Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is significant for much systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves.

• Magnesium gluconate is used as a supplement to sustain adequate magnesium in the body.

• Magnesium gluconate may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking magnesium gluconate?

• Till taking magnesium gluconate, speak your doctor if you are allergic to anything, or if you have have kidney malady. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use magnesium gluconate, or you may need a dosage adjustment or particular trials during treatment.

• It is not known whether magnesium gluconate will harm an unborn child. Do not take magnesium gluconate without telling your doctor if you are pregnant plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether magnesium gluconate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not take magnesium gluconate without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take magnesium gluconate?

• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been predesigned by your doctor. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

• Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

• To help your body to better absorb magnesium gluconate, take the medicine with a meal or just after eating.

• Measure the liquid form of magnesium gluconate with a particular dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• Store magnesium gluconate at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and take the medication at the following regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• Symptoms of a magnesium gluconate overdose may include flushing, a slow heartbeat, severe drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness, feeling light-headed, or fainting.

What must I avoid while taking magnesium gluconate?

• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while using magnesium gluconate unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

What are the possible side effects of magnesium gluconate?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using magnesium gluconate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

· nausea or vomiting;

· quick or slow heart rate;

· feeling light-headed, fainting; or

· warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin.

• Continue taking magnesium gluconate and conversation to your doctor if you have any of these smaller serious side effects:

· diarrhea;

· bloating, gas; or

· upset stomach.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect magnesium gluconate?

• Determined antibiotics must not be taken at the same time as magnesium gluconate because they may not be absorbed as well by your body. If you are taking an antibiotic, avoid taking it within 2 hours till or after you take magnesium gluconate.

• Till taking magnesium gluconate, speak your doctor if you are using any of the next drugs:

· naladixic acid (NegGram);

· penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen);

· an antibiotic such as tetracycline (Brodspec, Sumycin, Tetracap, and others), demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Vibramycin, Monodox, Doryx, Doxy, and others), or minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, and others);

· a fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), or trovafloxacin (Trovan); or

· a medicine for osteoporosis or Paget's malady, such as alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), ibandronate (Boniva), risedronate (Actonel), or tiludronate (Skelid).

• If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use magnesium gluconate, or you may need dosage adjustments or particular trials during treatment.

• There may be another drugs not listed that can affect magnesium gluconate. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about magnesium gluconate written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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