Citrate of magnesia

Magnesium Citrate Solution. The solution magnesium citrate (3 2) [3344-18-1] (citrate of magnesia), contains in each 100... 

Citrate of Magnesia.—This is prepared by saturating a solution of citric aeid with carbonate of magnesia. It is a whito pulverulent insipid Salt, very soft to the touch, heavier than magnesia, and when a slight excess of citric acid is present, is dissolved readily by water. Its composition is—3 MgO, Ci, HO, or 3 MgO, H4 0, HO equivalent weight, 234. 

These include mainly crystallised fruits, preserved fruits, jams, chocolates, sweetmeats, biscuits, effervescent citrate of magnesia, honey, condensed milk, liqueurs and sweet wines. Certain of these products are dealt with in other places, condensed milk, liqueurs and sweet wines, for instance, in the chapters dealing respectively with milk, spirits and liqueurs, and wines. The others are treated below, special attention being paid to the determination of the sugars. 

So-called effervescing citrates of magnesia are mixtures consisting principally of sugar, tartaric add and sodium bicarbonate in some cases glucose also is present. 

PO (laxative) Drink full glass of liquid (8 oz) with each dose (prevents dehydration). The flavor may be improved by following with fruit juice or citrus carbonate beverage. Refrigerate citrate of magnesia (to retain potency and palatability). 

Citrate of magnesia 4SOS Mg3(C6Hs07)2 Magnesium citrate. 

Parisel s Solution of Citrate of Magnesia. M. Parisel recommends the following method of preparing this article, which he has followed during two years, as being both simple and effectual Take of... 

Efifervescing Citrate of Magnesia. Take of citric acid, dried and powdered, 7 parts heavy carbonate of magnesia, 5 parts mix, and preserve in well-corked bottles. 

Effervescing Citrate of Magnesia. Take of powdered citric acid, 2i ounces powdered sugar, 8 ounces mix and triturate to a fine powder, and drive off the water of crystallization by the heat of a water-bath. Add citrato of magnesia (pre-... 

Effervescing Citrate of Magnesia. Take of crystallized citric acid. 20 grains carbonate of magnesia, 14 grains mix in a tumbler of cold water and drink the mixture whilst effervescing. 

It is also used as a reducing agent in the production of pure uranium and other metals from their salts. The hydroxide (milk of magnesia), chloride, sulfate (Epsom salts), and citrate are used in medicine. Dead-burned magnesite is employed for refractory purposes such as brick and liners in furnaces and converters. 

Dietary fiber Milk of magnesia Magnesium citrate... 

Sugar, resin, essential oil—eolanine, 1-07 Citrate of potassa, phosphates of potassa, of lime and magnesia, silica, alumina, oxide of iron, ana manganese,. 1-50. 

Constipation is a common symptom in the neurodegenerative disorders. Inadequate fluid intake, dysphagia, dysautonomia, and immobility aU contribute to constipation. Increasing fluid and fiber intake, along with increasing physical activity can help. Use of docusate sodium, milk of magnesia, dulcolax and senna may also improve symptoms. For severe constipation, lactulose, magnesium citrate and enemas can provide relief. 

Representative Chemicaes Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) Magnesium hydroxide (in suspension milk of magnesia) Magnesium citrate Chemicae Abstracts Service Registry Number CAS 7439-95-4... 

Osmotic laxatives contain three types of electrolyte salts sodium salts (sodium phosphate or phospho-soda, sodium biphosphate), magnesium salts (magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia), magnesium citrate, magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts), and potassium salts (potassium bitartrate, potassium phosphate). Serum electrolytes should be monitored to avoid electrolyte imbalance. Good renal function is needed to excrete any excess salts. 

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