Magnesium Sulphate

Uses of Magnesium Sulphate

Magnesium Sulphate is commonly used to treat constipation, hypomagnesaemia, irregular heart rhythm, cerebral oedema, eclampsia, boils and carbuncles.

How Magnesium Sulphate Works

Magnesium sulfate increases intestinal peristalsis by causing osmotic retention of fluids while parenteral magnesium sulfate acts on the heart by decreasing the rate of SA node impulse and prolonging the conduction time. It also decreases acetylcholine levels in motor nerve terminals.

Side Effects of Magnesium Sulphate

Watery Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Flushing, Thirst, Low blood pressure, Drowsiness, Confusion, Slurred speech, Double vision, Low heart rate, Muscle weakness, Paralytic ileus.

Information About Magnesium Sulphate

Magnesium Sulphate is an essential mineral used to treat severe hypomagnesaemia, eclampsia, and torsades de pointes arrhythmia in Singapore. Available as an intravenous infusion administered under clinical supervision or as an oral preparation for constipation, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. Intravenous magnesium sulphate is the standard of care for preventing eclamptic seizures in pre-eclampsia — deep tendon reflexes and respiratory rate must be monitored continuously during infusion as loss of reflexes precedes respiratory depression from magnesium toxicity. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Magnesium Sulphate online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Magnesium Sulphate is right for you.


Magnesium Sulphate is a medication commonly used to treat magnesium deficiency, prevent and manage seizures associated with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, and support certain emergency and obstetric treatments. It works by replenishing magnesium levels in the body and helping stabilise nerve and muscle function. Magnesium Sulphate belongs to a class of medications known as electrolyte replacements and anticonvulsant agents and is widely used in emergency, obstetric, and hospital care. Find affordable Magnesium Sulphate options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

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Warnings

Kidney Use With Care

Magnesium Sulphate should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease due to hypermagnesemia. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before using it. Use of Magnesium Sulphate is not recommended in patients with kidney failure.

Alcohol Not Advisable

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Magnesium Sulphate due to possible drug interactions. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Magnesium Sulphate may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is evidence of adverse effects on the fetus in human studies but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Driving Generally Safe

Magnesium Sulphate is probably safe to use during lactation 24 hours after IV infusion. It is excreted into the breastmilk, especially during IV administration route. Hence, Magnesium Sulphate should be used in caution in breastfeeding patients. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Liver Safe If Prescribed

Due to the fact that there is no data on Magnesium Sulphate, it should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Magnesium Sulphate may be needed. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Lactation Safe If Prescribed

Magnesium Sulphate is probably safe to use during lactation 24 hours after IV infusion. It is excreted into the breastmilk, especially during IV administration route. Hence, Magnesium Sulphate should be used in caution in breastfeeding patients. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Written by

Dr. Adeline Carol Peters

, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Reviewed by

Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang

, Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester

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