Magnesium gluconate

Generic name: Magnesium Gluconate
Dosage form: oral tablet (250 mg; 500 mg)
Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes

Usage of Magnesium gluconate

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves.

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

Magnesium gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Magnesium gluconate side effects

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

Magnesium gluconate may cause serious side effects. Stop using magnesium gluconate and call your doctor at once if you have:

confusion, severe drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out;

severe nausea or vomiting;

muscle weakness; or

slow heart rate.

Common side effects of magnesium gluconate may include:

diarrhea;

bloating gas; 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 gluconate

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take magnesium gluconate if you have other medical conditions, especially:

kidney disease; or

if you have any allergies.

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

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How to use Magnesium gluconate

Usual Adult Dose for Dietary Supplement:

500 to 1000 mg magnesium gluconate (27 to 54 mg elemental magnesium) orally once a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dietary Supplement:

Recommended dietary intake (RDA) for magnesium: Birth to 6 months: 30 mg (adequate intake)7 to 12 months: 75 mg (adequate intake)1 to 3 years: 80 mg4 to 8 years: 130 mg9 to 13 years: 240 mg14 to 18 years, male: 410 mg14 to 18 years, female: 360 mgTolerable upper intake level (UL) for supplemental magnesium: 1 to 3 years: 65 mg4 to 8 years: 110 mg9 to 18 years: 350 mgComments:-Magnesium gluconate contains 5% elemental magnesium

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Magnesium gluconate

Magnesium gluconate can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth. This can make certain medicines much less effective when taken at the SAMe time. Ask your doctor about how long you should wait between doses of magnesium gluconate and any of the following medicines:

antibiotics;

medicine to treat Paget's disease of bone;

osteoporosis medication; or

thyroid medication.

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

cellulose sodium phosphate;

digoxin; or

sodium polystyrene sulfonate

These lists are not complete. Other drugs may interact with magnesium gluconate, 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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