Brand name: Magnesium Sulfate (DBL) TM
Active ingredients: magnesium sulfate
What it is used for
INDICATION AS AT 8 JANUARY 2004: Parenteral administration of magnesium is indicated in the treatment of acute hypomagnesaemia. Magnesium salts are also indicated to prevent hypomagnesaemia in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition. Magnesium sulfate is also indicated in the prevention and treatment of life threatening seizures in the treatment of toxemias of pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 5 Years.
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Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
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