Magnesium citrate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma, LiquiPrep
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 8, 2024.
Magnesium citrate Pregnancy Warnings
Magnesium citrate has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal or reproductive studies have not been reported. Magnesium citrate should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Magnesium citrate Breastfeeding Warnings
Miniscule amounts of magnesium are excreted into human milk. There are no reports of adverse effects in nursing infants whose mothers have been taking magnesium citrate.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- (2001) "Product Information. Magnesium Citrate (magnesium citrate)." Cumberland-Swan Inc
References for breastfeeding information
- (2001) "Product Information. Magnesium Citrate (magnesium citrate)." Cumberland-Swan Inc
Further information
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