Almora
Almora is an oral mineral supplement containing magnesium gluconate. Magnesium is crucial for many systems in the body, particularly the muscles, bones, nerves, and heart. Almora is typically used to address magnesium deficiencies resulting from illness, poor diet, or certain medications (such as diuretics).
Dosage by Body Weight
For adults, the typical dose is 1 to 2 tablets (500 mg to 1000 mg of magnesium gluconate, providing 27 mg to 54 mg of elemental magnesium per tablet) taken orally 2 to 3 times daily, preferably with meals to minimize stomach upset. For children, dosage must be established by a healthcare provider.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended for routine self-administration
- Frequency
- Use only under strict medical supervision
- Tracking Notes
- Infants require precise, doctor-prescribed dosing of elemental magnesium. Tablets present a choking hazard.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Consult pediatrician
- Frequency
- As directed by physician
- Tracking Notes
- Liquid magnesium formulations are preferred for infants. Do not administer adult tablets.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Consult pediatrician
- Frequency
- As directed by physician
- Tracking Notes
- Doses must be tailored based on serum magnesium levels and clinical requirements.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Consult pediatrician
- Frequency
- As directed by physician
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric RDA for ages 1-3 is approximately 80 mg of elemental magnesium daily from all sources.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Consult pediatrician
- Frequency
- As directed by physician
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric RDA for ages 4-8 is approximately 130 mg of elemental magnesium daily from all sources.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended for routine self-administration | Use only under strict medical supervision | Infants require precise, doctor-prescribed dosing of elemental magnesium. Tablets present a choking hazard. |
| 5-7 kg | Consult pediatrician | As directed by physician | Liquid magnesium formulations are preferred for infants. Do not administer adult tablets. |
| 8-10 kg | Consult pediatrician | As directed by physician | Doses must be tailored based on serum magnesium levels and clinical requirements. |
| 11-15 kg | Consult pediatrician | As directed by physician | Pediatric RDA for ages 1-3 is approximately 80 mg of elemental magnesium daily from all sources. |
| 16-20 kg | Consult pediatrician | As directed by physician | Pediatric RDA for ages 4-8 is approximately 130 mg of elemental magnesium daily from all sources. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used as a dietary supplement to prevent and treat low magnesium levels in the blood (hypomagnesemia).
Generic Name
Magnesium gluconateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.