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Magnesium Sulphate is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Magnesium Deficiency. Other than this, Magnesium Sulphate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Magnesium Sulphate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Magnesium Sulphate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Magnesium Sulphate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Magnesium Sulphate's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Magnesium Sulphate has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Magnesium Sulphate related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Depression must refrain from the use of Magnesium Sulphate since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Magnesium Sulphate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Magnesium Sulphate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Magnesium Sulphate is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Magnesium Sulphate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Magnesium Sulphate safe for pregnant women?
Magnesium Sulphate shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Magnesium Sulphate safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Magnesium Sulphate.
What is the effect of Magnesium Sulphate on the Kidneys?
Magnesium Sulphate is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Magnesium Sulphate on the Liver?
Magnesium Sulphate is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Magnesium Sulphate on the Heart?
You can take Magnesium Sulphate without any fear of damage to the heart.
Magnesium Sulphate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Magnesium Sulphate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Magnesium Sulphate habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Magnesium Sulphate is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Magnesium Sulphate since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Magnesium Sulphate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Magnesium Sulphate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Magnesium Sulphate
Taking Magnesium Sulphate with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Magnesium Sulphate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Magnesium Sulphate with alcohol will be.
Yes, Magnesium Sulphate helps in sleep. Low level of magnesium can cause restless, anxiety and depression. Sufficient level of magnesium can protect metabolic health, stabilize mood, and helps in better sleep. Also helps in heart and bone health.
Magnesium Sulphate contains magnesium sulfate it works by multiple mechanisms. It retains fluid in the colon, causing distention and increase peristalsis movement in the gut. It also slows down the heart rate and prolonged conduction time. Magnesium Sulphate restores the normal levels of magnesium in patients who have a magnesium deficiency. It also depresses CNS, blocks peripheral neuromuscular transmission causes an anticonvulsant effect.
Yes, Magnesium Sulphate is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as hypothermia, drowsiness, visual disturbance, and low BP. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Magnesium Sulphate does not cause a headache. However, lack of magnesium may cause a headache and migraine. Some patients use Magnesium Sulphate to treat and prevent a migraine and headache if they are caused by low magnesium.
No, Magnesium Sulphate should not be discontinued without doctors advice because discontinuation of this drug on your own can cause undesirable side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Magnesium Sulfate
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 802-803