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Recall: Magnesium Citrate
UPMC Health Plan·Pharmacy, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics·Pharmacy
Effective date
Aug 3, 2022
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
Vi-Jon LLC has issued a recall for all lots of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution (10 fl oz) across all flavors within their expiration date. This is a pharmacy safety alert requiring the billing and clinical teams to identify affected patients and discontinue use of this product immediately.
Action Required
Immediately: Clinical and pharmacy teams must identify all patients currently prescribed or dispensed Vi-Jon LLC Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution (10 fl oz, all flavors, all lots). Verify expiration dates and discontinue use. Notify affected patients and providers of the recall. Billing team should flag any recent claims for this product for potential reversal or adjustment. Update pharmacy system to prevent future dispensing of recalled lots. Do not bill for this product until manufacturer confirms recall resolution and provides new lot numbers.