What is Epimag?
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Epimag also increases water in the intestines.
Epimag is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation.
Epimag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Epimag indications
Prophylaxis against calcium oxalate stone & formation & growth.
Dissolving uric acid stone and prevents the formation of new stones especially to patients suffer from calcium oxalate stones.
Mild laxative.
How should I use Epimag?
Use Epimag solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Epimag solution on an empty stomach. Take Epimag solution with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- If you also take a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronic acid), digoxin, or a tetracycline (eg, doxycycline), do not take them within 2 to 4 hours of taking Epimag solution. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
- If you miss a dose of Epimag solution, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Epimag solution.
Uses of Epimag in details
Use: Labeled Indications
Occasional constipation: Treatment of occasional constipation
Off Label Uses
Bowel preparation before colonoscopy
Based on the the American Society for Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy (ASGE) guideline for bowel preparation before colonoscopy, routine use of Epimag as a stand-alone colonoscopy preparation is not recommended for routine use due to limited efficacy data and potential toxicity. A randomized, prospective 2-part study supports use of Epimag as an effective and well tolerated low-volume colonoscopy preparation.
Epimag dosage
Epimag Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 1.745 g/30 mL; 133.3 mg; 100 mg; 125 mg
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Constipation
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Constipation
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Constipation
240 mL orally one time.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Constipation
< 6 years: 0.5 mL/kg orally up to a maximum of 200 mL. May repeat every 4 to 6 hours until stools are clear.
6 to 12 years: 100 to 150 mL orally one time.
Renal Dose Adjustments
CrCl < 50 mL/min: Not recommended for use due to the high risk of hypermagnesemia in patients with renal dysfunction.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
A semifluid or watery stool may be expected in < 6 hours.
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Consumer resources
- Epimag solution
- Epimag
- Other brands: Epimag, Citroma, LiquiPrep
Professional resources
- Epimag Liquid (FDA)
- Epimag (Wolters Kluwer)
Related treatment guides
- Constipation
Epimag interactions
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What other drugs will affect Epimag?
Co-administration reduces the absorption of magnesium salts and tetracycline.
The combination should be avoided. If the combination is still essential medicines should be taken at least 6 hours apart.
Magnesium salts can also reduce the absorption of digoxin and oral glucocorticoids
Epimag side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Epimag?
Applies to Epimag: solution
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; stomach discomfort.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Epimag (the active ingredient contained in Epimag)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the stool; cramps; dizziness; fainting; irregular heartbeat; severe diarrhea; sweating; weakness.
Epimag contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Epimag?
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient; nausea, vomiting or other symptoms of appendicitis; acute surgical abdomen; fecal impaction; intestinal obstruction; undiagnosed abdominal pain; intestinal bleeding; renal disease
Active ingredient matches for Epimag:
Magnesium Citrate in Oman.
List of Epimag substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Citroma | |
| Evac-Q-Mag (United States) | |
| Fibro-M | |
| Capsule; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 60 mg | |
| GoodSense Magnesium Citrate | |
| Humco Magnesium Citrate (United States) | |
| Limonada roge (Argentina) | |
| Limonada Roge Delva (Argentina) | |
| LiquiPrep | |
| LiquiPrep Solution | |
| Mag Cit Prep (Australia) | |
| Mag Formula | |
| Tablet; Oral; Magnesium Citrate 50 mg | |
| Mag-Citrate (Canada) | |
| Liquid; Oral; Magnesium Citrate 59 mg / ml (Tanta) | |
| Magcorol (Japan) | |
| Magcorol P (Japan) | |
| Magnefit (Turkey) | |
| Magnesium Axapharm 375mg (Switzerland) | |
| Magnesium Citrate (Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 300 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 200 mg | |
| Liquid; Oral; Magnesium Oxide / Magnesium Citrate 1.75 g / 100 ml | |
| Capsule; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 150 mg | |
| Capsule; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 140 mg | |
| Capsule; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 90 mg | |
| Capsule; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 100 mg | |
| Capsule; Oral; Magnesium / Magnesium Citrate 250 mg | |
| Magnesium Citrate Solution | |
| Magnesium Diasporal 100mg (Switzerland) | |
| Magnesium Diasporal 300 mg (Austria, Switzerland) | |
| Magnesium Diasporal Orange | |
| Lozenges; Oral; Magnesium Citrate 100 mg | |
| Magnesium Pharco (Egypt) | |
| Magnesium Tonil N (Germany) | |
| Magnesium Verla 300 uno (Germany) | |
| Magnesium Verla direkt (Germany) | |
| Magnesium Verla plus (Germany) | |
| Magnesium Verla uno (Germany) | |
| Magnesium-Diasporal (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey) | |
| Magnesium-Diasporal 100 (Germany) | |
| Magnesium-Diasporal-300 (Turkey) | |
| Magnetop (Belgium) | |
| Magnorell (Germany) | |
| Presselin Heilozon P (Germany) | |
| Royvac | |
| Liquid; Oral; Magnesium Citrate 5.9 g / 100 ml | |
| Tabletta magnesii citrici 500 mg FoNo VII. Naturland (Hungary) | |
See 53 substitutes for Epimag | |
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Epimag are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Epimag. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
Consumer reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet1 consumer reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Epimag drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
3 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Epimag before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 month and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Epimag. To get the time effectiveness of using Epimag drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 1 day | 1 | 33.3% | |
14 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 | 7 | 50.0% | |
| 16-29 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| < 1 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| 1-5 | 1 | 7.1% | |
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