Maginex (Magnesium Oxide) for Constipation
Maginex is an over-the-counter laxative containing magnesium oxide. It is used for short-term relief of occasional constipation by drawing water into the bowel and encouraging a bowel movement.
Maginex can provide short-term relief from occasional constipation, but it is not intended for long-term use without medical advice. Follow the package directions and ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have kidney disease.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 672656
- Generic
- Maginex
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Official drug label
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