How Magnesium Sulphate works

Magnesium sulphate is a mineral salt. It is a micronutrient. It has anti-inflammatory and laxative properties. Magnesium sulphate replaces magnesium in patients with magnesium deficiency and at site of edema in case of injuries. It decreases nerve impulses to heart muscles. In the intestine magnesium sulphate helps to retain water inside the colon, increasing the mobility and helps in evacuation of bowel..

Side Effects

Nausea, Paralysis, Abdominal pain, Central nervous system depression, Cardiac depression, Decreased blood pressure, Decreased body temperature, Diarrhoea, Injection site pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Increased sweating, Vomiting, Increased magnesium level in blood

Usage

Magnesium Sulphate is used in the treatment of seizures in pregnant women with high blood pressure and decreased magnesium levels in blood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is magnesium hydroxide an alkali?

Magnesium hydroxide is an alkali

Q. Is magnesium effective against migraine, constipation, anxiety, or wakefulness?

Magnesium hydroxide can be used to treat migraine, constipation, anxiety, and can help you sleep. Please consult your doctor for the dose, frequency and duration required for the treatment

Q. Can I take Epsom or magnesium suphate salts for magnesium deficiency?

Epsom/ magnesium suphate can be taken to treat magnesium deficiency.Please consult your doctor before use

Q. How long can I take magnesium sulphate?

Duration of treatment depends up on disease condition.Do consult your doctor for the dose and duration required for your treatment

Q. How many times can I take magnesium sulphate for thyroid problems?

Magnesium sulphate is not used for thyroid problems.Do consult your doctor for the dose and duration required for the treatment

Q. Can I take magnesium sulphate with iron, vitamin C, antibiotics, multivitamins, Nexium/ esomeprazole, Lexapro/escitalopram, citalopram, or antidepressants?

Magnesium sulphate can be taken with iron, vitamin C, multivitamins, citalopram, and antidepressants. Certain antibiotics should not be taken with magnesium sulphate because they may not be absorbed as well. Interaction may occur when Nexium, Lexapro are taken with magnesium salicylate

Q. Can I take magnesium sulphate without calcium?

The intake of magnesium sulphate and calcium should be kept in range, calcium to magnesium-1:1 or 2:1. Do consult your doctor before use

Q. Does magnesium sulphate help you lose weight?

Magnesium sulphate is not used for losing body weight.Do consult your doctor before use.