Magnesium Chloride With Calcium: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Calcium carbonate and magnesium chloride

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

What is Magnesium Chloride With Calcium?

Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals. Calcium is needed for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium helps maintain muscle function and normal heart rhythm.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium chloride is a combination medicine used as a supplement. This medicine is given when your diet does not provide enough of these minerals, or when they are lost through perspiration.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium chloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an antacid or vitamin/mineral supplement that contains calcium carbonate or magnesium chloride.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

  • kidney disease;
  • a history of kidney stones;
  • heart disease; or
  • a blockage in your intestines.

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

How should I use Magnesium Chloride With Calcium

Use Magnesium Chloride With Calcium (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I do if I missed a dose of Magnesium Chloride With Calcium (Oral)?

Since calcium carbonate and magnesium chloride is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

Magnesium Chloride With Calcium side effects

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

Stop using calcium carbonate and magnesium chloride and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, increased thirst or urination;
  • muscle pain or weakness, joint pain;
  • confusion, feeling tired or restless; or
  • slow heart rate, drowsiness, feeling light-headed.

Common side effects may include:

  • diarrhea;
  • constipation; 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.

What other drugs will affect Magnesium Chloride With Calcium?

Avoid taking other medicines at the same time you take calcium carbonate and magnesium chloride.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Glycerin, Lidocaine, And Witch Hazel Topical: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Glycerin, Lidocaine, And Witch Hazel Topical? Glycerin, lidocaine, and witch hazel topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to temporarily relieve pain, itching, discomfort, burning, and irritation caused by hemorrhoids. Glycerin, lidocaine, and witch hazel topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use glycerin, lidocaine, and witch hazel topical if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old without medical advice. ...
Read more

Mylk: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Multivitamins and minerals Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Mylk? This medicine is a combination of many different vitamins and minerals that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions. Multivitamins and minerals may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Multivitamins and minerals can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if taken i...
Read more

Feiba: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: anti-inhibitor coagulant complex [ an-tee-in-hib-i-tor-koe-ag-yoo-lant-kom-plex ] What is Feiba? Feiba is used in people who have hemophilia and have developed antibodies to clotting factor medications. Hemophilia, an inherited blood-clotting disorder, is often treated with medicines containing clotting factors that help control bleeding. When the body develops antibodies or "inhibitors" to the clotting factor, this treatment becomes less effective in preventing bleeding episodes. Feiba works by bypassing the effects of these inhibitors to improve blood clotting and decrease the risk of bleeding. Feiba is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A or B who have developed inhibitors. Feiba is also used to control bleeding related to surgery in people with hemophilia and inhibitors. This medicine is not for tre...
Read more