DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
MAGNESIUM CITRATE (Paeds)
(CitroMag)

Mechanism of action:

Magnesium salt; laxative



Ref: 4


Last update: 2022-12-19
solution: 15 g/300 mL Bowel evacuation prior to procedure:

Children:
4 mL/kg/dose (0.2 g/kg/dose) PO x 1

> 12 years old and Adults:
300 mL (15g) PO x 1
Drink 250 mL of water each hour for 4-6 hr before and 3 hr after administration.

Onset of action 0.5-3 hr.

Serve chilled to improve palatability.

Caution in renal insufficiency.


Standard Prescription:

magnesium    mL PO__(frequency) (    mL/kg/24hr)