Nu-Mag and Polycarbophil Tablets

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / magnesium chloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mag64, MagDelay, Nu-Mag, Slow-Mag, Magnesium Chloride With Calcium, Slow Magnesium Chloride with Calcium

Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals. Calcium is needed for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium helps maintain muscle function and normal heart rhythm.

Nu-Mag is a combination medicine used as a supplement. Nu-Mag is given when your diet does not provide enough of these minerals, or when they are lost through perspiration.

Nu-Mag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: polycarbophil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Fiber Laxative, Fibernorm, Polycarb, Fiber Tabs, Fiberall Tablets, Perdiem Fiber Caplet, Fiber-Lax, FiberGen, Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL

• It is used to treat constipation.
• It is used to treat diarrhea.
• It is used to raise fiber in the diet.