Magnesium Citrate USP/FCC

Magnesium citrate is a chemical agent used medicinally as a saline laxative and is used to empty the bowel prior to a surgery or colonoscopy. It is available without a prescription, both as a generic brand or under the brand name Citromag or Citroma. It is also used as a magnesium supplement in pills. The magnesium content of magnesium citrate corresponds to about 11%.