magnesium amino acids chelate (cont.)

What is magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
What are the possible side effects of magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
What is the most important information I should know about magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
How should I take magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
What happens if I miss a dose (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
What happens if I overdose (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
What should I avoid while taking magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
What other drugs will affect magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?
Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include numbness or tingly feeling in your face, limp muscles, slow heartbeat, weak or shallow breathing, vomiting, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?

Avoid using antacids or laxatives without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. These medications may contain minerals and if you take certain products together you may get too much magnesium.

If you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic, avoid taking it within 2 hours before or 3 hours after you take magnesium amino acids chelate. Tetracycline antibiotics include doxycycline (Adoxa, Alodox, Avidoxy, Oraxyl, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn), or tetracycline (Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).

What other drugs will affect magnesium amino acids chelate (Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein)?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
a diuretic (water pill);
an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), or penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen); or
medicines for osteoporosis or Paget's disease, such as alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), ibandronate (Boniva), pamidronate (Aredia), risedronate (Actonel), tiludronate (Skelid), or zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa).

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with magnesium amino acids chelate. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Consult with a licensed healthcare professional before using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, make sure all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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