Mg Tablet
Magnesium Oxide
365mg
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 30's pack |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 5.00 |
Indications
Magnesium Supplementation, Antacid
Adult Dose
Magnesium Supplementation
Tablet: 1-2 tablets PO once a Day
Antacid
Tablet: 1 tablet PO once a Day or q12hr;
not to exceed 2 tablets/day
Renal Dose
CrCl <30 mL/min: Caution; monitor for hypermagnesemia
Administration
Take with food
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity, Renal failure.
Precautions
Caution with renal impairment
Caution with myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular diseases
Pregnancy-Lactation
Not Classi
Pregnancy Category: A; 350-400 mg/day elemental Mg recommended during pregnancy
Lactation: Distributed in breast milk; 310-360 mg/day elemental Mg recommended during lactation
Interactions
May decrease absorption of tetracyclines and bisphosphonates; separate administration of these and other drugs by around 2 hr.
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Diarrhea with excessive dose
Gastrointestinal irritation
Vomiting and upset stomach
Hypermagnesaemia
Paralytic ileus
Mechanism of Action
Mineral; cofactor in many enzymatic reactions and essential for various metabolic functions (eg, phosphate transfer, muscle contraction, nerve conduction)
Note
Mg 365mg Tablet manufactured by Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Magnesium Oxide.