Description
Release form
oral powder
Packing 20 g
Pharmacological action
Pharmacodynamics
When administered parenterally, it has a depressing effect on the central nervous system. Depending on the dose, a sedative, hypnotic or anesthetic effect may be observed. Magnesium sulfate has a depressing effect on neuromuscular transmission. It reduces the excitability of the respiratory center, in large doses with parenteral administration it can cause respiratory paralysis. Lowers blood pressure, incl. in connection with the general calming effect (the effect is more pronounced with hypertension). Magnesium sulfate is excreted by the kidneys, in the process of excretion, diuresis is enhanced.
Magnesium ion antagonists are calcium ions. A decrease in calcium in the blood is accompanied by an increase in the action of magnesium.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to the drug
AV block
arterial hypotension
conditions, accompanied by calcium deficiency, depression of the respiratory center.
Composition of
active substance: magnesium sulfate
Dosage and Administration
Inside.
Adults – 15-25 g once a day on an empty stomach, after dissolving the drug in a glass of water (250 ml).
For children over 12 years old – 10 g once a day (for 1/2 cup of water).
For children aged 6 ² 12 years, from 5 to 10 g (i.e., from half to a whole volume of a solution prepared at the rate of 10 g per 1/2 glass of water).
In children under 6 years of age, the drug can be used only as directed by a doctor.
Daily doses are determined at the rate of 1 g per 1 year of life.
It is possible to use the drug in the form of enemas (50-100 ml of a 20-30% solution).
Overdose
Symptoms: respiratory depression, depression of the central nervous system, up to the development of anesthesia.
Treatment: as an antidote for an overdose of magnesium sulfate, calcium preparations are used – calcium chloride or calcium gluconate.
Storage conditions
At a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.
Active ingredient
Magnesium sulfate
Terms of delivery from pharmacies
Without a prescription
Dosage form
powder for ingestion
MosFarma, Russia
