What is magnesium oxide?
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium plays a vital role in numerous systems within the body, particularly the nerves and muscles. Magnesium oxide is utilized to help maintain adequate levels of magnesium in your body. Magnesium oxide may also be utilized as an anti-acid for indigestion treatment or to help relieve occasional constipation. Magnesium oxide can be used in other ways that are not mentioned in this guide.
Adverse effects Magnesium oxide
See a doctor immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms that are warning signs of an allergic response, such as hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue. Magnesium oxide can cause serious adverse side effects. Do not use magnesium oxide, and consult your physician immediately if you suffer from:
- Bleeding from the rectal.
- Vomiting blood or vomit that appears to be coffee grounds.
- Stool that is bloody, tarry.
- There is no bowel movement following the use of magnesium oxide for laxative purposes.
Common adverse consequences of magnesium oxide could include:
- Diarrhea.
- Upset stomach.
This is not an exhaustive list of probable side effects, and others may occur. Contact your physician to seek medical advice on the effects. You may report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Before taking magnesium oxide, inform your doctor about all of your allergies or medical issues, as well as all the medications you're taking. Make sure that your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. In certain cases, it is possible that you will not be capable of taking magnesium oxide or require a dose adjustment or additional precautions.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use magnesium oxide if you are sensitive to it.
Consult a physician or pharmacist to determine if it's appropriate for you to take magnesium oxide if you suffer from any other medical issues, particularly:
- kidney disease.
- Heart disease.
- Nausea, vomiting.
- An obstruction within your intestines.
- Low levels of calcium in your blood.
- A sudden change in the way you eat for a period of 2 weeks or more.
It isn't known if magnesium oxide can cause harm to an unborn baby. Consult a physician prior to using this medication if you are expecting. It isn't known if magnesium oxide is absorbed into breast milk or whether it can affect breastfeeding babies. Talk to your doctor prior to taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Don't give the medication to a child unless you have medical guidance. Magnesium oxide should never be administered to children younger than
How to take magnesium oxide?
Follow the directions on the label or as recommended by your physician. Don't use in greater than smaller quantities or for a longer time than is recommended. Drink this medicine by drinking a bottle of water. If you are using this medication as a laxative, it might be better to take the dose before bedtime. Magnesium oxide can be taken in conjunction with food to help if you have stomach issues. Contact your physician if your symptoms persist after seven days of treatment or if they become worse. Place it in a cool, dry place far from heat and moisture.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since magnesium oxide can be utilized when required, you might not be following a regular dosing regimen. If you're on a schedule, then take the dose you missed as soon as you can remember. Do not take your missed dose if you are close to the time of the next dose. Do not take a second dose to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, weakness, and breathing issues. Slow reflexes, a low pulse, severe tiredness, and feeling light-headed or dizzy.
What should be avoided?
Magnesium oxide makes it difficult for the body to absorb other medications that you consume by mouth. Do not take other medications within 2 hours prior to or after taking magnesium oxide. It may be necessary to wait 4 hours before you start taking other medications following the intake of magnesium oxide. Discuss with your doctor how to best arrange your medication.
Interaction with other drugs
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it's safe to use magnesium oxide when you are taking any of these drugs:
- An antibiotic.
- Diuretic "water pill".
- Penicillamine.
- A blood thinner (Warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).
- Medicine to treat osteoporosis or Paget's disease—alendronate, ibandronate, risedronate, Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and others.
This list isn't exhaustive. Other medications can be incompatible with magnesium oxide, which includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies. The interactions of all potential drugs are mentioned in this medication guide.
