৳ 5/unit
Pack: ৳ 50
৳ 5/unit
Pack: ৳ 50
At a glance
Magnesium Oxide is a mineral supplement used to treat low magnesium levels in the blood. It is essential for heart, nerve, muscle, and bone health and is involved in over 600 cellular reactions.
Indications
- Magnesium deficiency
- Heart and vascular: Heartbeat acceleration, arrhythmias, heart attack, angina pectoris, mild-severe hypertension
- Nerve and muscles: Muscle spasms, cramps, increased muscle and nerve stimulability
- Gynecological diseases: Preterm spasms, cervical failure, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, painful menstruation
- Prevention of renal calculus formation (calcium oxalate urolithiasis)
- Treatment of diabetes and migraine
Pharmacology
Magnesium Oxide is a mineral supplement that prevents or controls convulsions by blocking neuromuscular transmission and decreasing acetylcholine liberation at motor nerve endings. It has a depressant effect on the central nervous system.
Dosage
Adults and 12 years+: 1-2 tablets daily
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Diarrhea
- Cramping
Serious Side Effects:
- Itching, rash or hives
- Mood or mental changes
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Weakness, unusual fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Do not use without consulting your doctor.
Precautions & warnings
- Do not use in severe kidney failure
- Do not use as antacid for longer than 2 weeks
- Do not use as laxative for longer than 1 week (unless advised by doctor)
- Inform doctor if you have liver, kidney, heart, or intestinal disease
Overdose effects
Too much magnesium in the blood can cause serious side effects.
Storage conditions
Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture; keep out of reach of children.