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Citroma / Citrate Of Magnesia - Oral
ALTERNATE NAMES FOR CITROMA :
Citrate Of Magnesia, Magnesium Citrate
CITROMA IS USED FOR :
This product is used for the short-term treatment of constipation or to empty the bowel before bowel or stomach procedures.
USING CITROMA :
Take by mouth, generally once daily, as needed or as directed by your doctor. Follow the dose with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 ml). To improve taste, chill medication before use. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use Citroma for more than 7 days unless directed by your doctor. Do not use Citroma if you have had a change in bowel habits for longer than 2 weeks or if there is blood in your stool. Instead, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Long-term use of laxatives may lead to laxative dependence, chronic constipation, loss of normal bowel function and damage to the bowel. Overuse of laxatives may cause persistent diarrhea, dehydration and body mineral problems. The magnesium in Citroma may interfere with the absorption of other drugs you may take. Take Citroma at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take these medications: tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, tetracycline) or quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin). Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CITROMA :
Stomach pain, nausea, gas, or diarrhea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: muscle twitching or cramping, muscle weakness, decrease or absence of bowel movements, blood in stool, mental/mood changes, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING CITROMA :
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using a laxative: any allergies, stomach/intestinal problems, nausea, vomiting, blood in the stool, kidney disease. Citroma should be used with caution in children and is not recommended for those less than 2 years old, unless directed by a doctor. Children may be more likely to become dehydrated. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Citroma should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor. Citroma is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
MEDICATION INTERACTIONS TAKING CITROMA :
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, tetracycline), quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole), heart drugs (e.g., quinidine, digoxin), sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
IF YOU OVERDOSE WITH CITROMA :
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE WITH CITROMA :
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
HOW TO STORE CITROMA :
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Citroma may also be refrigerated. Do not freeze.
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