calcium & magnesium citrate

Combination of calcium & magnesium citrate, generally twice as much calcium as magnesium, i.e. 1000 mg Ca⁺², 500 mg Mg⁺². Indications: 1) prevention of osteoporosis 2) prevention of kidney stones Dosage: 1000 mg of calcium QD Mechanism of action: 1) magnesium serves to minimize constipation due to calcium 2) citrate is an inhibitor of urinary calcium stone formation

General

pharmacologic combination metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

References

Prescriber's Letter 11(12): 2004 Magnesium Plus Calcium Supplements Detail-Document#: 201205 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

Components

calcium citrate (Citracal) magnesium citrate (citrate of magnesia)