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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.
Magnesium Citrate for Constipation. Magnesium citrate is magnesium with citric acid. This version of the mineral is useful due to its laxative effect and can be used to treat occasional constipation. It appears to work as a saline laxative that draws fluid into the small intestine.It usually stimulates a bowel movement somewhere between 30 minutes and three hours after ingestion. Magnesium citrate also comes in capsule, powder and liquid form. Abdominal discomfort, cramps, gas or nausea may occur.t appears to work as a saline laxative that draws fluid into the small intestine. It usually stimulates a bowel movement somewhere between 30 minutes and three hours after ingestion. Magnesium citrate also comes in capsule, powder and liquid form.