Monograph Details

Nutrition > Vitamins/minerals/supplements
SLOW-MAG
Manufacturer
Purdue Products L.P.
Legal Classification
OTC
Generic Name
Magnesium (as chloride) 64mg; tabs; contains calcium (as carbonate) 106mg per tab.
Indications
Magnesium deficiency.
Children
Not recommended.
Adults
2 tabs daily.
Precautions
Renal impairment. Monitor magnesium levels at higher doses. Nursing mothers.
Interactions
Blocks tetracycline absorption. May be antagonized by diuretics.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea.
How Supplied
Tabs—60
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