Generic Name
Magnesium ChloridePacks Price
- Inj200 mg(006122): 10 Ampx10 ml: 519.57: 611.25
Cardioplegia
Therapeutic Group
Cardiac TherapyIndication Dosage
Magnesium Chloride is a medication used to treat and prevent magnesium deficiency in the body. It is essential for various bodily functions, including muscle contractions, nerve function, and maintaining a healthy heartbeat. Magnesium Chloride supplements are prescribed when there is a deficiency of this vital mineral, which can occur due to certain medical conditions, medications, or dietary insufficiencies. This medication helps restore magnesium levels in the body, ensuring proper physiological processes and overall well-being.
Prevention & Treatment Of Hypomagnesaemia:
- Adults: 8-24 Meq/day
- Children: 2-10 Meq/day. The Usual Recommended Paediatric Maintenance Intake Of Magnesium Ranges From 0.2-0.6 Meq/kg/day. The Dose Of Magnesium May Also Be Based On The Caloric Intake; On That Basis, 3-10 Meq/day Of Magnesium Are Needed; the Max Maintenance Dose: 8-16 Meq/day.
Content
- Inj: Per ml: Magnesium Chloride 200mg (1.97 Meq / ml); 10 ml.
Pregnancy
Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.
Stability
- Vasodilator
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Sweating
- Hypotension
- Flushing
- Hypothermia
- Stomach Upset
- Depression Of Refluxes. Overdose May Result In Hives And Difficulty In Breathing.
Author
Shahid Arif