Magnesium Lactate

Magnesium Lactate is part of the drug class:

• Magnesium

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

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 Lactate 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.

OR

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

OR

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

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

The Magnesium Lactate 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 Lactate is available in the following doses:

• Magnesium Lactate 84 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release

You should not use magnesium lactate if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• kidney disease;

• heart disease;

• if you are allergic to animals, food dyes, or other medicines;

• if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven); or

• if you take an antibiotic (Cipro, Levaquin, penicillamine, Cuprimine, and others).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.

Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are breast-feeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects may include:

• diarrhea;

• bloating, gas; or

• upset stomach.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.