Domex

To provide nutritional supplementation in individuals with malabsorptive conditions. ADEKs uses water- miscible forms of the fat-soluble vitamins to improve absorption in these individuals. It also provides vitamin C, B complex vitamins, and other vitamins plus zinc to supplement dietary intake.

For nutritional supplementation in individuals with deficient diets or difficulty in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins such as may occur in cystic fibrosis. For use solely under medical supervision.

Before taking Magnesium (Domex) gluconate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to anything, or if you have have kidney disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Magnesium (Domex) gluconate, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. It is not known whether Magnesium (Domex) gluconate will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Magnesium (Domex) gluconate without telling your doctor if you are pregnant plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Magnesium (Domex) gluconate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not take Magnesium (Domex) gluconate without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How to use Domex

Certain antibiotics should not be taken at the same time as Magnesium (Domex) gluconate because they may not be absorbed as well by your body. If you are taking an antibiotic, avoid taking it within 2 hours before or after you take Magnesium (Domex) gluconate.

Before taking Magnesium (Domex) gluconate, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

naladixic acid (NegGram);

penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen);

an antibiotic such as tetracycline (Brodspec, Sumycin, Tetracap, and others), demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Vibramycin, Monodox, Doryx, Doxy, and others), or minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, and others);

a fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), or trovafloxacin (Trovan); or

a medication for osteoporosis or Paget’s disease, such as alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), ibandronate (Boniva), risedronate (Actonel), or tiludronate (Skelid).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Magnesium (Domex) gluconate, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Magnesium (Domex) gluconate. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Magnesium (Domex) gluconate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

nausea or vomiting;

fast or slow heart rate;

feeling light-headed, fainting; or

warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin.

Continue taking Magnesium (Domex) gluconate and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

diarrhea;

bloating, gas; or

upset stomach.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.