Nu-Mag and Prostin E2

• 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: dinoprostone topical
• Dosage Forms: vaginal suppository
• Other Brand Names: Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2

Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body.

Prostin E2 is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy.

Prostin E2 may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.