Magnesium Glycinate Capsules

What is in this leaflet

This leaflet answers some common questions about Magnesium Glycinate Capsules.
It does not contain all of the available information. It is not intended to replace the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.
Keep this leaflet with the medicine; you may need to read it again.

What magnesium glycinate is used for

Magnesium glycinate is used to help relieve muscle cramps, support muscle relaxation, and reduce symptoms of nervous tension. It may also be used to support general magnesium levels in the body.
Your doctor or pharmacist may prescribe magnesium glycinate for another reason—if so, follow their advice.

Before you take magnesium glycinate

When you must not take it

• Do not take magnesium glycinate if you are allergic to magnesium or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
• Do not take if you have severe kidney disease or high blood magnesium levels (hypermagnesemia).
• Magnesium glycinate is not recommended for children under 12 years unless specifically prescribed.

Before you start to take it

Tell your pharmacist if you:

• have kidney or heart disease
• are taking any other medicines

Taking other medicines

Tell your pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, especially:

• antibiotics (such as tetracyclines or quinolones)
• other mineral or vitamin supplements
  These medicines may interact with magnesium.

How to take magnesium glycinate

How much to take

Follow the label or the instructions provided by your pharmacist.
A typical adult dose is 150mg to 300mg elemental magnesium daily, or as directed by your doctor.

How to take it

Capsules: Swallow whole with a glass of water, with or without food.

When to take it

Take magnesium glycinate at the same time each day, as prescribed.

How long to take it

Continue taking magnesium glycinate for as long as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.

If you forget a dose

If you forget to take magnesium glycinate, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume as normal. Do not take a double dose.

If you take too much (overdose)

Immediately telephone your doctor, the Poisons Information Centre (☎ 13 11 26 in Australia), or go to Accident & Emergency if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much magnesium. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort.

While you are taking magnesium glycinate

• Take magnesium glycinate exactly as prescribed.
• Tell any other health professionals you see that you are taking magnesium.

Possible side effects

Common (≥1 %)	Less common / rare (<1 %)
Mild stomach upset	Diarrhoea
Nausea	Low blood pressure (rare)
Soft stools	Allergic reaction (rare)

Most side effects are mild and short-lived.
Stop taking magnesium glycinate and seek medical advice if you experience severe or worrying symptoms.

Storage and disposal

• Store below 25 °C in a dry place, protected from light.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal.

Product description

What it looks like

• Capsules: white or coloured capsules supplied in a bottle.

Ingredients

• Active ingredient: Magnesium glycinate (150mg elemental magnesium per capsule)
• Inactive ingredients: Capsublend-P™, gelatin capsule.

Sponsor / Further information

Prepared by Gardens Compounding Pharmacy
Suite 1.5, 470 Wodonga Pl,
Albury NSW 2640
Phone (02) 6023 3666
compounding@awardpharmacies.com

This leaflet was updated on 25 July 2025.
This CMI is provided for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.