Pronunciation: mag-NEE-zee-um GLOO-koe-nate
Generic Name: Magnesium Gluconate
Brand Name: Examples include Magonate and Magtrate
Magnesium Gluconate is used for:
Treating low magnesium levels or maintaining the proper amount of magnesium in the body.
Magnesium Gluconate is an essential mineral. It works by adding magnesium to your body if your magnesium levels are low.
Do NOT use Magnesium Gluconate if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Magnesium Gluconate
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Magnesium Gluconate:
Some medical conditions may interact with Magnesium Gluconate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have appendicitis, diarrhea, a blockage of your intestines, heart problems, or kidney problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Magnesium Gluconate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Magnesium Gluconate
- Bisphosphonates (eg, risedronate), penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Magnesium Gluconate
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magnesium Gluconate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Magnesium Gluconate:
Use Magnesium Gluconate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Magnesium Gluconate by mouth with food.
- If you miss a dose of Magnesium Gluconate and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Magnesium Gluconate.
Important safety information:
- Lab tests, including magnesium levels, may be performed while you use Magnesium Gluconate. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Magnesium Gluconate should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Magnesium Gluconate while you are pregnant. It is not known if Magnesium Gluconate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Magnesium Gluconate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Magnesium Gluconate:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); nausea; slow reflexes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Magnesium Gluconate side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; dizziness; flushing; loss of consciousness; muscle weakness; severe drowsiness; slow heartbeat.
Proper storage of Magnesium Gluconate:
Store Magnesium Gluconate at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Magnesium Gluconate out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Magnesium Gluconate, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Magnesium Gluconate is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Magnesium Gluconate. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Magnesium Gluconate resources
- Magnesium Gluconate Side Effects (in more detail)
- Magnesium Gluconate Dosage
- Magnesium Gluconate Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Magnesium Gluconate Drug Interactions
- Magnesium Gluconate Support Group
- 1 Review for Magnesium Gluconate - Add your own review/rating
- magnesium gluconate Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
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