- Magnesium citrate is an osmotic laxative which comes in a liquid form. It is a combination of the element magnesium that is bound to citric acid.
- Magnesium citrate belongs to group of drugs known as saline laxatives, which work by pulling more water into the colon in order to help the colon empty its contents.
- Magnesium Citrate is used for the treatment of constipation.
- It may be used to treat occasional constipation, acid indigestion, or in prescribed amounts, it is used to help clear the large intestine of stool before a test (such as for a colonoscopy), procedure, or operation on the digestive system.
- Stomach and intestinal issues like gas, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, andstomach cramping
- High levels of magnesium in your bloodstream
- Imbalance in your electrolytes, or levels of minerals and compounds likesodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and phosphate in your blood
- If you are allergic to magnesium citrate or any of its inactive ingredients, you should not take magnesium citrate.
- You should not take magnesium citrate if you are on a low-sodium or restricted-sodium diet.
- If you suffer from chronic or long-term constipation, you should not take magnesium citrate - it's not safe for daily, long-term, or frequent treatment of constipation.
- Take it atleast 2 hours after taking other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Generic Name: cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.
People who might need extra vitamin D3 include
- Older adult
- Breastfed infants
- People with dark skin
- People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
- People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery
Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- weight loss
- weakness
- increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.
