Magnesium Citrate Liquid and Zocor

• Generic Name: magnesium citrate
• Dosage Forms: oral liquid
• Other Brand Names: Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma, Citroma Cherry, Citroma Lemon

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium citrate also increases water in the intestines.

Magnesium citrate is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation.

Magnesium citrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Zocor, Flolipid

Zocor (simvastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Zocor is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Zocor is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

Zocor is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.