MagGel

Since magnesium oxide is sometimes used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very loose stools (diarrhea).

Applies to magnesium oxide: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral tablet

Metabolic

Magnesium toxicity symptoms may include: hypotension, nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, urine retention, ileus, depression, lethargy, muscle weakness, respiratory depression, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, coma, and death.[Ref]

Frequency not reported: Hypermagnesemia, magnesium toxicity[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping[Ref]

Some side effects of MagGel may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.