Magnesium Citrate + Potassium Citrate + Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Magnesium Citrate + Potassium Citrate + Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine is available for oral administration in the form of tablets and granules.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination medication is intended for use by adults and children over 12 years of age if prescribed by a doctor.

Contraindications

• The use of Magnesium Citrate + Potassium Citrate + Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine is contraindicated in patients with allergy to any of the components present in the combination.

• It is also contraindicated in patients with severe kidney impairment, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, and achlorhydria.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with potassium-sparing diuretics (such as spironolactone), ACE inhibitors (like ramipril), angiotensin receptor blockers (e.g., losartan), and certain antibiotics (like fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Magnesium Citrate + Potassium Citrate + Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine may lead to symptoms like abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double up on doses.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Gastrointestinal side effects like abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea can be managed by taking the medication with meals.

• Ensure adequate hydration to help manage many side effects.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• While Magnesium Citrate + Potassium Citrate + Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine does not typically impair driving or operating machinery, individuals should be aware of how they react to the medication before doing so.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The safety of Magnesium Citrate + Potassium Citrate + Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well established. Therefore, it should only be used if clearly needed and only after consulting a doctor.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with mild to moderate renal dysfunction, peptic ulcer disease, and intestinal obstruction.

• Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte levels is advisable in these cases.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a high fluid intake of 2-3 litres per day to help reduce the risk of kidney stones.

• A low-salt diet can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.

• Try to limit foods high in oxalates (like spinach, rhubarb, and almonds), as they can contribute to stone formation.

• Avoid excessive intake of vitamin D or calcium while on this medication unless advised by your doctor, as it may increase the risk of stone formation.

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