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.
USES: Magnesium citrate is used for bowel evacuation (bowel preparation or cleansing), constipation, and bowel irregularity. SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects of magnesium citrate are: 1  abdominal cramps,  diarrhea,