Logo

Indications - Magnesium Oxide is indicated for the treatment of following condition:  Relieving the symptoms of magnesium defciency  Cardiovascular system: Rapid heartbeat, heart rate irregularity, heart attack, angina pectoris (chest pain caused by narrowing / obstruction of heart-feeding vessels), mild severe hypertension  Nervous system and muscles: Sudden and excessive contractions (tetania) in the muscles, muscle cramp, gastrointestinal cramps, increased stimulability of muscles and nerves, calf cramps, cramp conditions in newborn and young children and stress  Gynecological diseases, birth and pregnancy: Pre-term contraction, cervical insufciency, premature membrane rupture, contractions during pregnancy (eclampsia [Disease with seizures, blood pressure increase, protein in the urine, water retention in body during pregnancy]/preeclampsia [Disease with blood pressure increase, protein in the urine, water retention in body during pregnancy]), tocolysis requiring the use of beta mimetic (interruption of the uterine contractions), dysmenorrhea.  Orthopedics: Calcifcation and ossifcation  Prevention of kidney stone formation (prevention of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis)  Diabetes treatment and migraine (a kind of headache)

Dosage & Administration - Magnesium supplements must be taken with meal to reduce stomach upset and diarrhea. The recommended daily dose for adults and adolescents (12-17 years) is 1-2 tablets. Kidney failure: Should not be used in patients with severe kidney insufficiency. Liver failure: There are no data on patients with liver insufficiency. Usage in the elderly: There is no data on the use in elderly patients.

Side Effects - Mild side effects include-Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Cramp, Tiredness, Weakness, Confusion. These side effects disappear when the dose is reduced or treatment is discontinued. Serious side effects include low blood pressure, changes in the recording of the heart's electrical activity (ECG), depression, severe allergic reaction (e.g. swelling in mouth and throat, itching, rash, redness), respiratory depression, coma. These may require emergency medical treatment. These serious side efects occur very rarely.

Contraindications - Hypersensitivity and severe renal impairment.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation The recommended daily dose in pregnancy and lactation is 1-2 tablets. (During pregnancy & lactation, this product should be used only when clearly needed).