doctor request magnesium citrate ,i cant find anywhere . whats the alternative ? surgery in 2 days

Magnesium citrate is on a shelf in every pharmacy, usually on a bottom shelf. Look where Fleet enemas are shelved. If you can't see it, ask for assistance. You can find it online, too. Do a google shopping search or check Amazon.

Edited November 7, 20223 yr by Sunnyway

2 hours ago, lov2hurdle said:

doctor request magnesium citrate ,i cant find anywhere . whats the alternative ? surgery in 2 days

My Doc's papers also had magnesium citrate but he informed me that it was recalled. So my new orders are "Drink 32oz of GAtorade the evening before surgery with a double dose of Miralax." That is what I am doing right now as I go for surgery tomorrow morning. ?

are you having a bypass done? For my sleeve i didnt need to do that. But i see it being needed for bypass. Good luck. But yea that stuff is at every store. Miralax as someone else suggested is what many use for colonoscopy.

Vi-Jon, LLC Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor Due to Microbial Contamination | FDA

1 hour ago, Old Salt said:

Vi-Jon, LLC Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor Due to Microbial Contamination | FDA

Just for the record, lots of other manufacturers also make Magnesium Citrate. Vi-Jon mostly makes store-brand stuff.

2 hours ago, liveaboard15 said:

are you having a bypass done? For my sleeve i didnt need to do that. But i see it being needed for bypass. Good luck. But yea that stuff is at every store. Miralax as someone else suggested is what many use for colonoscopy.

I didn't have to do that either and I had bypass. It may depend on how severe the preop diet was? Mine was 2 weeks long and full liquids only.

FYI at least here in California mag citrate has been on back order for months I’ve been told every where. Dr listed castor oil as an alternative. I just couldn’t get a method or quantity. Thanks for all the replies I’m new to the forum .

Edited November 8, 20223 yr by lov2hurdle