What is Magnefit?
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnefit also increases water in the intestines.
Magnefit is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation.
Magnefit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Magnefit 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 Magnefit?
Use Magnefit solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Magnefit solution on an empty stomach. Take Magnefit 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 Magnefit solution. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
- If you miss a dose of Magnefit 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 Magnefit solution.
Uses of Magnefit 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 Magnefit 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 Magnefit as an effective and well tolerated low-volume colonoscopy preparation.
Magnefit dosage
Magnefit 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
- Magnefit solution
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- Other brands: Magnefit, Citroma, LiquiPrep
Professional resources
- Magnefit Liquid (FDA)
- Magnefit (Wolters Kluwer)
Related treatment guides
- Constipation
Magnefit interactions
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What other drugs will affect Magnefit?
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
Magnefit side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Magnefit?
Applies to Magnefit: 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 Magnefit (the active ingredient contained in Magnefit)
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.
Magnefit contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Magnefit?
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 Magnefit:
Magnesium Citrate in Turkey.
List of Magnefit substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Tabletta magnesii citrici 500 mg FoNo VII. Parma (Hungary) | |
| Tabletta magnesii citrici FoNo VII. Naturland (Hungary) | |
| Tabletta magnesii citrici FoNo VII. Parma (Hungary) | |
| Tectol (Japan) | |
| Total Magnesiano (Ecuador) | |
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