Magnesium amino acids chelate

Generic name: Magnesium Amino Acids Chelate
Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes

Usage of Magnesium amino acids chelate

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Chelated Magnesium is in a form that is easily absorbed by the body.

Chelated magnesium is used as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.

Chelated magnesium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Magnesium amino acids chelate side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; severe dizziness; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

This product may cause serious side effects. Stop using this product and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe or ongoing diarrhea;
  • muscle cramps; or
  • depression, feeling tired or irritable.
  • Common side effects of magnesium amino acids chelate may include:

  • diarrhea;
  • nausea, stomach pain; or
  • upset stomach.
  • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Magnesium amino acids chelate

    You should not use chelated magnesium if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease.

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this product if you have other medical conditions, especially:

  • diabetes;
  • Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis;
  • if you are malnourished; or
  • if you drink large amounts of alcohol.
  • Artificially sweetened forms of this product may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

    Ask a doctor before using chelated magnesium if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.

    Do not give chelated magnesium to a child without medical advice.

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    Warnings

    Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

    What other drugs will affect Magnesium amino acids chelate

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this product if you are also using any of the following drugs:

  • digoxin, digitalis, Lanoxin;
  • an antibiotic--ciprOfloxacin, Demeclocycline, doxycycline, Levofloxacin, minocycline, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, tetracycline, or others; or
  • medicines for osteoporosis or Paget's disease--alendronate, etidronate, Ibandronate (Boniva), Pamidronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa), or others.
  • This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with chelated magnesium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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