Magnesium Gluconate

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  • Other
  • Magnesium Deficiency

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Uses of Magnesium Gluconate

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Magnesium Gluconate is used in the prevention of:

  • Magnesium Deficiency

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Magnesium Gluconate Brand Names

Magnesium Gluconate may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Magnesium Gluconate Drug Class

Magnesium Gluconate is part of the drug class:

Magnesium Gluconate Interactions

This is not a complete list of Magnesium Gluconatedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Magnesium Gluconate and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Magnesium Gluconate Dosage

Take magnesium gluconate exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Magnesium Gluconate dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Magnesium Gluconate is available in the following doses:

  • Magnesium Gluconate 1000 Mg/5 Ml Oral Liquid
  • Magnesium Gluconate 250 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Magnesium Gluconate 500 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Magnesium Gluconate 65 Mg/ml Oral Liquid
  • Magnesium Gluconate Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

Magnesium Gluconate is available in the following forms:

  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Tablet
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