Acosolin IV Infusion 100ml
4% w/vRx৳ 70/unit
Pack: ৳ 70
৳ 70/unit
Pack: ৳ 70
At a glance
Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate is a magnesium salt used as an oral laxative for constipation and as an injection for eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, severe asthma, and magnesium deficiency.
Indications
- Constipation (oral laxative)
- Seizure prevention in eclampsia/pre-eclampsia (injection)
- Severe asthma (injection)
- Magnesium deficiency (injection)
Pharmacology
Magnesium sulfate draws water into the bowel through osmotic effect to soften stool and reduces neuromuscular over-excitability to prevent seizures.
Dosage
Constipation (Oral): 5-15 g dissolved in water
Injection: Hospital use only at physician-determined doses
Side effects
Oral: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps
Injection: Warmth, low blood pressure; excess causes breathing difficulty and loss of reflexes (magnesium toxicity)
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Used under supervision in eclampsia; otherwise use with caution. Category D - always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Category: D — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in kidney disease
- Calcium gluconate is kept ready as an antidote during injection
- Used under supervision in eclampsia
Overdose effects
Magnesium toxicity - breathing difficulty, loss of reflexes; treat with calcium gluconate and supportive care.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place.