Pronunciation: mag-NEE-zee-um OX-ide
Generic Name: Magnesium Oxide
Brand Name: Examples include Mag-Ox and Uro-Mag
Mag-Caps is used for:
Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and low magnesium levels in the body. It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Mag-Caps is an essential mineral. It works by adding magnesium to your body if your magnesium levels are low. As an antacid, it works by neutralizing stomach acid.
Do NOT use Mag-Caps if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Mag-Caps
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Mag-Caps:
Some medical conditions may interact with Mag-Caps. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have appendicitis, diarrhea, a blockage of your intestines, heart problems, or kidney problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mag-Caps. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Mag-Caps
- Penicillamine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Mag-Caps
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Mag-Caps may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Mag-Caps:
Use Mag-Caps as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Mag-Caps by mouth with food.
- If you also take a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronic acid), digoxin, a quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin), or a tetracycline (eg, doxycycline), do not take them within 2 to 4 hours before or after taking Mag-Caps. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
- If you miss a dose of Mag-Caps and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mag-Caps.
Important safety information:
- Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period or use for more than 2 weeks without checking with your health care provider.
- If you are taking Mag-Caps for relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach and your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks, if they become worse, or if you experience black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, check with your doctor.
- Lab tests, including magnesium levels, may be performed while you use Mag-Caps. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Mag-Caps should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Mag-Caps while you are pregnant. It is not known if Mag-Caps is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Mag-Caps, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Mag-Caps:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; nausea; slow reflexes; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Mag-Caps side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; dizziness; flushing; loss of consciousness; muscle weakness; severe drowsiness; slow heartbeat.
Proper storage of Mag-Caps:
Store Mag-Caps at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Mag-Caps out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Mag-Caps, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Mag-Caps is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Mag-Caps. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Mag-Caps resources
- Mag-Caps Side Effects (in more detail)
- Mag-Caps Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Mag-Caps Drug Interactions
- Mag-Caps Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Mag-Caps - Add your own review/rating
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