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Can I Take Magnesium Citrate For Bowel Movement Once I

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Posted on Fri, 3 Apr 2020
Question: Can I take magnesium citrate for bowel movement once I already tried miralax
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and Thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Yes you can take Magnesium citrate. Its a osmotic laxative. Mechanism of action is same as Miralax.
So yes you can.
Hope I was helpful,
Follow ups are welcome,
Thanks!
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Can I Take Magnesium Citrate For Bowel Movement Once I

Brief Answer: Yes you can. Detailed Answer: Hi and Thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query, Yes you can take Magnesium citrate. Its a osmotic laxative. Mechanism of action is same as Miralax. So yes you can. Hope I was helpful, Follow ups are welcome, Thanks!