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Does Citrus Magnesia Cause Constipation?
I took 10 oz of Citrus magnesia at 4 Pm, followed by 8 oz of Gatorade, I then drank 8 oz of chicken broth and continued with approximately 24-30 oz of Gatorade. At 8 pm I took another 10pz of citrus magnesia with 8 oz of Gatorade It is now 8 40 pm and I haven t had a bowel movement, is this normal. Have a colonoscopy tomorrow at 11 Am
Mon, 7 May 2018
Hello,
I understand your concern. Magnesium citrate belongs to a class of medications called osmotic laxatives, so it too is used to treat constipation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I understand your concern. Magnesium citrate belongs to a class of medications called osmotic laxatives, so it too is used to treat constipation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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