What is Floradix Liquid Magnesium?
Floradix Liquid Magnesium is a food supplement containing 250mg of magnesium per 20ml dose. Magnesium is a vital mineral that contributes to normal muscle function and helps to maintain normal nerve and psychological functions.
What is the recommended dosage?
Floradix Liquid Magnesium is suitable for adults and children over the age of 3 years old. The recommended doses for each age group are as follows:
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Adults and children over 12 years old: 20ml once daily, before a meal
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Children 6-12 years old: 10ml once daily
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Children 3-5 years old: 5ml once daily
What is magnesium?
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, essential for bone health and energy production. It’s generally found in leafy green vegetables, whole grain bread, brown rice, dairy products, seeds, nuts, meat and seafood. Conditions such as type 2 diabetes, alcohol dependence, gastrointestinal diseases and advanced age may increase the risk of magnesium deficiency.
Is this product suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are trying to become pregnant or you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking Floradix Liquid Magnesium.
Who is Floradix Liquid Magnesium suitable for?
Floradix Liquid Magnesium is suitable for most adults and children over the age of 3. You should, however, speak to your doctor or a Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any medical conditions or you are taking any other medicines or herbal remedies. Always read the patient information leaflet before use and do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Are there any side effects?
It is unlikely that Floradix Liquid Magnesium will cause any significant side effects. High doses of magnesium can cause diarrhoea, but this shouldn’t occur unless you exceed the recommended dose. If you experience any signs of an allergic reaction (swelling of the face, difficulty breathing, skin rash) seek medical attention immediately. If you experience any side effects, including any that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Storage information
Store out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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