Nu-Mag and Zidovudine Oral Solution

• 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: zidovudine
• Dosage Forms: oral syrup
• Other Brand Names: Retrovir

Zidovudine is an antiviral medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Zidovudine is also given during pregnancy to prevent an HIV-infected woman from passing the virus to her baby. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

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