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However, milder products (e.g., stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) should be used whenever possible for constipation. Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours.
Dr Jones: Generally gastric emptying takes 2-3 hours. Generally gastric emptying takes 2-3 hours. Dr Jones: After 2-3 hours mag citrate would be in your intestine and stomach would be empty. After 2-3 hours mag citrate would be in your intestine and stomach would be empty. Dr Jones: After that you can have food. After that you can have food. Dr Jones: Try simpler foods like juice, rice, soups, jam and diary products as suits you.