Magnesium oxide

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# Overview
Magnesium oxide is a antacid that is FDA approved for the treatment of acid indigestion, upset stomach.   Common adverse reactions include diarrhea, allergic reaction.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

### Indications
- Relieves: acid indigestion, upset stomach

### Directions
- Antacid Directions: (take 1 tablet twice a day or as directed by a physician
- Magnesium Supplement Directions: (take 1 to 2 tablets daily or as directed by a physician

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
- Safety and efficacy in pediatrics patients has not been established.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Magnesium oxide in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Magnesium oxide Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- Do Not Use
- Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than two weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician. May have a laxative effect.
- Ask a Doctor if you have:
- Kidney disease
- Ask a Doctor/Pharmacist before use if you are:
- Taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
- Pregnancy or Breast Feeding
- If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep Out of Reach of Children

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
Laxative adverse reaction

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Magnesium oxide Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
- If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Magnesium oxide in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Magnesium oxide during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium oxide in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Magnesium oxide in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Oral

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action

## Structure
- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

# How Supplied
- do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- Magnesium content per tablet: 240 mg

## Storage
- store at room temperature 59-86 F (15-30C)

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### Ingredients and Appearance

# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Magnesium oxide in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Magnesium oxide interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- MagGel

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding look alike drug names.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price