magnesium citrate
Form | Strength |
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LIQUID, ORAL | 1.745 g/30 mL |
Hierarchy in guiding laxative use |
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1. Docusate |
2. Miralax if docusate ineffective |
3. Dulcolax PO if Miralax ineffective; Dulcolax PR if patient unable to tolerate PO |
4. Milk of magnesia if Dulcolax ineffective |
5. Mag citrate if Milk of Magnesia ineffective |
6. Fleets Enema if Mag citrate ineffective |