Magnesium: quick answers
- Used for
- Place enough product on hadns to cover all surfaces.
- Prescription
- Sold without prescription in the United States; rules differ by country.
From the official label (Jan 2026). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
How to use Magnesium
O que diz a bula oficial. Se um médico receitou, siga a receita. Se a bula da sua caixa for diferente, vale a da sua caixa.
Para quem é
Place enough product on hadns to cover all surfaces. rub hands together until dry. supervise children uner 6 years of age when using this product to avoid swallowing.
Como tomar e com que frequência
for external use only
Warnings
Irritation or rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
How to store it
Keep out of reach of children.
Se esquecer uma dose
Tome assim que lembrar, a menos que esteja quase na hora da próxima dose. Nesse caso, pule a dose esquecida. Nunca tome duas doses de uma vez para compensar. Confira a bula, pois alguns medicamentos são diferentes.
What Magnesium looks like
Compare with your pack. Packs differ between countries and makers; a pack that looks different is not always fake, so scan it to check the registration.
Marcas pelo mundo
Products with Magnesium as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Registered products
United States (FDA)
Nigeria (NAFDAC)
NAFDACKrisacid A4-5660NAFDACEsorest 40 A11-0256NAFDACEsoz Tablets A4-1742NAFDACAL-MAG Tablet B4-0288NAFDACRulox Tablets B4-4506NAFDACRennie Tablet 04-1929NAFDACAframin Drops A4-8780NAFDACNexium Tablet 04-4922NAFDACPolygel Tablet A4-1902NAFDACGestid Tablets 04-2185NAFDACEsoz-20 Tablets A4-1731NAFDACDanacid Tablets 04-1068Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
Safety alerts and recalls
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
Check your pack of Magnesium
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
Questions about Magnesium
What is Magnesium used for?
place enough product on hadns to cover all surfaces. rub hands together until dry. supervise children uner 6 years of age when using this product to avoid swallowing. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
How do I take Magnesium?
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: for external use only…
Do I need a prescription for Magnesium?
In many countries Magnesium is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
What brands contain Magnesium?
Magnesium is sold under names such as Detox Toc Toc. Brand names differ between countries.
How can I check that my Magnesium is genuine?
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
Sources
- U.S. FDA drug label (label of 8 Jan 2026)
- U.S. National Library of Medicine, RxNorm
- NAFDAC Greenbook (Nigeria)
- U.S. FDA National Drug Code directory
- WHO Medical Product Alerts
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.