MAGNESIUM SULFATE is a mineral supplement primarily used to treat acute hypomagnesaemia, a condition characterized by abnormally low magnesium levels in the blood. It is also a laxative that is used to relieve constipation, indigestion, heartburn and acidity.
MAGNESIUM SULFATE contains Magnesium sulfate. It is a mineral supplement and an electrolyte that treats and prevents low magnesium levels in the blood. It is essential for the proper functioning of muscles and nerves. It also increases the water content in the intestines, thus helping relieve indigestion.
You are advised to take MAGNESIUM SULFATE for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you, depending on your medical condition. Like all medicines, MAGNESIUM SULFATE also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of MAGNESIUM SULFATE include stomach upset and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if these side effects persist for a longer time, please seek medical advice.
Please do not skip or stop taking MAGNESIUM SULFATE midway without consulting your doctor. Do not use magnesium sulfate as a laxative if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, a perforated bowel, bowel obstruction, severe constipation, colitis (colon inflammation), and toxic megacolon (enlarged colon). Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant or a breastfeeding woman before taking MAGNESIUM SULFATE. Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with MAGNESIUM SULFATE. The safety and efficacy of magnesium sulfate to relieve constipation have not been established in children younger than six years of age.
Acute hypomagnesaemia, constipation, indigestion, heartburn and acidity.
MAGNESIUM SULFATE contains Magnesium sulfate. It is a mineral supplement and an electrolyte that treats abnormally low levels of magnesium in the blood. It is also used to relieve constipation and other gastrointestinal disorders like acidity, indigestion, and heartburn with its laxative properties. Magnesium aids in the normal functioning of cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart.
Inform your doctor if you have a medical history of liver/kidney/heart diseases, diabetes, alcohol dependence, phenylketonuria (increased phenylalanine levels in the blood), eating disorders or are on a low-magnesium diet before starting MAGNESIUM SULFATE. Do not use magnesium sulfate as a laxative if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, a perforated bowel, bowel obstruction, severe constipation, colitis (colon inflammation), and toxic megacolon (enlarged colon). Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman before taking MAGNESIUM SULFATE. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking MAGNESIUM SULFATE as it might increase the occurrence of side effects. The safety and efficacy of MAGNESIUM SULFATE have not been established in children younger than six years of age.
Drug-Drug Interaction: MAGNESIUM SULFATE may interact with heart-related medicines (digoxin), antibiotics (doxycycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), thyroid medication (levothyroxine), osteoporosis medicine (alendronate), and supplements (calcium, cholecalciferol).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid the intake of alcohol while using MAGNESIUM SULFATE to prevent further worsening of side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney/heart diseases, diabetes, alcohol dependence, phenylketonuria, colitis, toxic megacolon, perforated bowel, bowel obstruction, eating disorders or are on a low-magnesium diet before starting MAGNESIUM SULFATE.
Avoid taking alcohol while using MAGNESIUM SULFATE to prevent worsening of the side effects.
Please consult your doctor before taking MAGNESIUM SULFATE if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Please consult your doctor before taking MAGNESIUM SULFATE if you are a breastfeeding mother.
MAGNESIUM SULFATE usually does not interfere with your driving ability; however, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
MAGNESIUM SULFATE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
MAGNESIUM SULFATE should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
The safety and efficacy of MAGNESIUM SULFATE have not been established in children younger than six years of age.
Hypomagnesaemia: It is a condition that occurs when a person has abnormally low levels of blood. This occurs when a person does not get enough magnesium in the diet, or he/she is unable to absorb magnesium properly. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weakness, personality changes, tremor, fatigue, seizures, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure.
Indigestion: It is the inability to digest food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, burning sensation in the stomach, gas, and belching.
Acidity: The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, the mucous layer gets eroded due to excess acid production, which leads to complications like acidity. Due to this, acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing.