dragoon - a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen. 1  cavalryman, trooper - a soldier mounted on horseback; a cavalryman always takes good care of his mount.
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.
PREPARATIONS: Liquid: 290 mg/ 5 ml. Tablet: 100 mg. Safe and effective use of magnesium citrate is not established for children under the age of 2. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Magnesium citrate should not be combined with medications like: eltrombopag (Promacta), doxycycline (Vibramycin), minocycline (Minocin), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), and.