Quick answers
- What is Magnesium citrate used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Magnesium Citrate (Walgreen Company) lists these uses: For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).; Generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
- Do I need a prescription for Magnesium citrate?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Magnesium citrate been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 14 recalls of products on this page; the newest started May 1, 2024. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Magnesium Citrate · Walgreen Company
Magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6 mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Magnesium citrate 1.745g per fl oz
Purpose
Saline Laxtive
Uses
- For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
- Generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- Kidney disease
- a magnesium restricted diet
- Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
- Already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are
- Taking any other drug.
- Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
shake well before using
- drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 6.5 to 10 fl oz maximum 10 fl oz in 24 hours |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 3 to 7 fl oz maximum 7 fl oz in 24 hours |
| children 2 to under 6 years of age | 2 to 3 fl oz maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours |
| children under 2 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other information
Store at temperatures between 46° and 86°F (8° and 30° C) Other Information
- each fl oz contains: magnesium 290 mg
- each fl oz contains: sodium 1 mg
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
Questions?
1-888-235-2466
— FDA label of Magnesium Citrate, Walgreen Company, effective July 20, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Grape Flavor · Universal Distribution Center LLC
Magnesium citrate 0.059 g/mL, solution (oral)
Active ingredient (in each fl oz)
Magnesium citrate 1.745 g
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
- Generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- Kidney disease
- a magnesium restricted diet
- Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
- Already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are
- Taking any other drug.
- Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
shake well before using
- drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 6.5 to 10 fl oz maximum 10 fl oz in 24 hours |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 3 to 7 fl oz maximum 7 fl oz in 24 hours |
| children 2 to under 6 years of age | 2 to 3 fl oz maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours |
| children under 2 years of age | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
— FDA label of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Grape Flavor, Universal Distribution Center LLC, effective March 11, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Magnesium Citrate · Farmacias De Similares TX LLC
Magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6 mL, solution (oral)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each fl oz) Magnesium citrate 1.745 g
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
- Generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- Kidney disease
- A magnesium restricted diet
- Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
- Already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are
- Taking any other drug.
- Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Store at temperatures between 46 and 86 °F (8 and 30 °C).
Directions
Shake well before using
- Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
- May be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over | 6.5 to 10 fl oz maximum 10 fl oz in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 3 to 7 fl oz maximum 7 fl oz in 24 hours |
| Children 2 to under 6 years of age | 2 to 3 fl oz maximum 3 fl oz in 24 hours |
| Children under 2 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Other information
- Each fl oz contains: magnesium 290 mg
- Each fl oz contains: sodium 1 mg
Inactive ingredients
Benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavor, sucralose, water
Questions?
(855)-280-1079
— FDA label of Magnesium Citrate, Farmacias De Similares TX LLC, effective April 1, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6 mL · liquid (oral) · 75 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Citroma | Better Living Brands, LLC | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Chain Drug Marketing Association | DailyMed |
| Citroma | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Discount Drug Mart | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Family Dollar Stores, Inc | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Nice-Pak Products, LLC | — |
| Citroma | Old East Main Co. | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Perrigo Direct, Inc | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Retail Business Services, LLC | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
| Citroma | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | DailyMed |
| Citroma | UpLift Brands, LLC | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Valu Merchandisers Company | DailyMed |
| Citroma | Vi-Jon, LLC | — |
| Magnesium Citrate | 4 Visions LLC | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | Amerisource Bergen | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | Bionpharma, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | Cardinal Health, Inc. 063997360 | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | Chain Drug Marketing Association | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | Harris Teeter, LLC | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate | Hy-Vee, Inc. | DailyMed |
Showing 25 of 36 brands.
Magnesium citrate 0.059 g/mL · solution (oral) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Cherry Flavor | Universal Distribution Center LLC | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Grape Flavor | Universal Distribution Center LLC | DailyMed |
| Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative - Lemon Flavor | Universal Distribution Center LLC | DailyMed |
Magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6 mL · solution (oral) · 3 products
Magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6 mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| EZ2Go Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Lemon Flavor | Valley Medical Products LLC | — |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6 mL liquid | Generic | $0.0067 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.7 products
- Chain Drug Marketing Association5 products
- Walgreen Company4 products
- Bionpharma, Inc.4 products
- Universal Distribution Center LLC3 products
- Old East Main Co.3 products
- Cardinal Health, Inc. 0639973603 products
- Meijer Distribution Inc3 products
- Valu Merchandisers Company3 products
- Pharma Nobis, LLC3 products
- UpLift Brands, LLC3 products
- Nice-Pak Products, LLC3 products
- Walmart Inc.3 products
- Akron Pharma Inc2 products
- Retail Business Services, LLC2 products
- Better Living Brands, LLC2 products
- The Kroger Co.2 products
- Topco Associates LLC2 products
- Amerisource Bergen2 products
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI2 products
- Perrigo Direct, Inc2 products
- Family Dollar Stores, Inc2 products
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.2 products
- Strategic Sourcing Services2 products
- Vi-Jon, LLC1 product
- Major Pharmaceuticals1 product
- Hy-Vee, Inc.1 product
- 4 Visions LLC1 product
- Harris Teeter, LLC1 product
- Target Corporation1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 37.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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May 1, 2024 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0500-2024
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Cherry Flavor, 10 fl. oz bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 51316-881-10. — Pharma Nobis LLC
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May 1, 2024 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0501-2024
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria
Meijer Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Dye Free, Sugar Free Grape, 10 fl. oz bottle, Distributed by: Meijer Distribution Inc., Grand Rapids,MI 49544, NDC 79481-0034-9 — Pharma Nobis LLC
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December 21, 2023 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0229-2024
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
CVS Health Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution DYE FREE Grape Flavor 10 fl. oz, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 51316-881-10. — Pharma Nobis LLC
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December 21, 2023 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0231-2024
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Cherry Flavor 10 fl. oz, Manufactured by: Pharma Lobis, 7400 Alumax Dr., Texarkana, TX 75501, NDC 82645-312-10. — Pharma Nobis LLC
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December 21, 2023 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0230-2024
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Freskaro refresh & revitalize Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Grape Flavor 10 fl. oz, Manufactured by: Pharma Lobis, 7400 Alumax Dr., Texarkana, TX 75501, NDC 82645-311-10. — Pharma Nobis LLC
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December 21, 2023 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0227-2024
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy, DYE FREE, SUGAR FREE Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor 10 fl. oz, Distributed by AmerisourceBergen, 1 West First Ave, Conshochoken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-741-38 — Pharma Nobis LLC
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December 21, 2023 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0228-2024
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS - Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative/Oral Solution, Sugar Free Low Sodium, Grape flavor 10 fl. oz, Distributed by: Walgreen Co, 200 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-0427-98. — Pharma Nobis LLC
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July 15, 2022 · Class II · Terminated · D-1512-2022
CGMP Deviations
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 58790 3 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandises, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106; b) Ca — Vi-Jon, LLC
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July 15, 2022 · Class I · Terminated · D-1506-2022
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.
Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Dolgencorp. LLC 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or Distributed By Old East Main Co. 1 — Vi-Jon, LLC
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July 15, 2022 · Class I · Terminated · D-1508-2022
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.
Topcare health, Magnesium Citrate, SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Topco Associates LLC Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; NDC 36800-164-38 UPC 0 36800 45530 6 — Vi-Jon, LLC
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July 15, 2022 · Class I · Terminated · D-1502-2022
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.
EQUALINE magnesium citrate saline laxative, oral solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), DYE FREE lemon flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by Supervalu Inc. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA, or Distributed By UNFI Providence, RI 02908, — Vi-Jon, LLC
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July 15, 2022 · Class I · Terminated · D-1505-2022
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.
P, magnesium citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Publix Super Markets, Inc. 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811; NDC 56062-266-38 UPC 0 4 — Vi-Jon, LLC
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July 15, 2022 · Class I · Terminated · D-1503-2022
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.
Kroger, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By The Kroger CO Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; NDC 30142-899-38 UPC 0 41260 00182 6 — Vi-Jon, LLC
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July 15, 2022 · Class II · Terminated · D-1511-2022
CGMP Deviations
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 33517 8 or UPC 0 50428 30594 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 — Vi-Jon, LLC
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.