Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate (Medsurge) TM
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Active ingredients: magnesium sulfate
Pack: Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate (Medsurge) 2.5 g/5 mL injection, 10 x 5 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MEDSURGE MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 50% magnesium sulfate heptahydrate 2.5g/5mL Concentrated injection ampouleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Parenteral administration of Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate 50% Concentrated Injection is indicated for: the treatment of acute hypomagnesaemia. the prevention of hypomagnesaemia in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition. the prevention and treatment of life-threatening seizures in the treatment of toxemias of pregnancy (pre- eclampsia and eclampsia). emergency treatment of some arrhythmias such as Torsade de Pointes and those associated with hypokalemia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intramuscular
- clear colourless solution free from visible particles with pH 5.5 to 7.0
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 5 mL x 10 ampoules pack
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