Magnesium Chloride is a prescription medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Taken
- Intravenous
- Label
- Mylan Institutional LLC, revised October 15, 2021 · full label on DailyMed
- Generic
- No · details
What it is used for
INDICATIONS As an electrolyte replenisher in magnesium deficiencies.
Who should not take it (contraindications)
Magnesium Chloride Injection should not be administered if there is renal impairment, marked myocardial disease or to comatose patients.
Warnings
Do not use if a precipitate is present.
Precautions
The usual precautions for parenteral administration should be observed. Administer with caution if flushing and sweating occurs. A preparation of a calcium salt should be readily available for intravenous injection to counteract potential serious signs of magnesium intoxication. As long as deep tendon reflexes are active it is probable that the patient will not develop respiratory paralysis. Respiration and blood pressure should be carefully observed during and after administration of Magnesium Chloride Injection. Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with magnesium chloride. It is also not known whether magnesium chloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Magnesium Chloride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Side effects (adverse reactions)
Flushing, sweating, sharply lowered blood pressure, hypothermia, stupor and ultimately respiratory depression.
Pregnancy
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with magnesium chloride. It is also not known whether magnesium chloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Magnesium Chloride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Is there a generic Magnesium Chloride?
No. The FDA has not approved a generic version yet.
Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Recalls
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Class III Ongoing
Magnesium Chloride, 6-Hydrate, Crystal, 500G per bottle, Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), Avantor Performance Materials, LLC, 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 200, Radnor, PA 19087, NDC 10106-2448-1
Reason: Subpotent drug
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot 23G3161005, Exp 9/21/2027
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA, Belgium and France
- Quantity
- 36 bottles
- Recall started
- March 31, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Not likely to cause health problems — for example a labelling or packaging fault.
- FDA recall number
- D-0488-2026
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Class II Ongoing
Meijer Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Dye Free, Sugar Free Grape, 10 fl. oz bottle, Distributed by: Meijer Distribution Inc., Grand Rapids,MI 49544, NDC 79481-0034-9
Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products – Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot #: A81834, Exp 1/31/2026
- Distribution
- USA Nationwide
- Quantity
- 24840
- Recall started
- May 1, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0501-2024
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Class II Ongoing
Walgreens Dye-Free Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative/Oral Solution, Sugar Free Low Sodium, Grape flavor 10 fl. oz, Distributed by: Walgreen Co, 200 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-0427-98.
Reason: MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS – Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot A80623; Exp. 11/30/2025
- Distribution
- Nationwide.
- Quantity
- 49,716 Bottles
- Recall started
- December 21, 2023 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0228-2024
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Class II Ongoing
Good Neighbor Pharmacy, DYE FREE, SUGAR FREE Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, Cherry Flavor 10 fl. oz, Distributed by AmerisourceBergen, 1 West First Ave, Conshochoken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-741-38
Reason: MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCTS – Presence of Acetobacter nitrogenifigens bacteria.
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lots A80673, A80742; Exp 10/31/2025
- Distribution
- Nationwide.
- Quantity
- 24,684 Bottles
- Recall started
- December 21, 2023 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0227-2024
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 2105d1c1-54ef-4d1a-a63c-b1619e8b50db.