Magnesium sulfate powder 25 g

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Instruction

For medical use of the drug

Composition:

Active ingredient: magnesium sulfate;

1 packet contains 10 g or 25 g of magnesium sulfate;

1 container contains magnesium sulfate 25 g

Dosage form.

Powder.

White crystalline powder or shiny colorless crystals.

Name and location of the manufacturer.

CJSC "Pharmaceutical Factory" Viola ".

Ukraine, 69063, Zaporizhia, Kirova St., 75.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Osmotic laxatives. ATS code d06a d04.

When taken orally, it has a laxative effect. The drug also has choleretic and diuretic effects.

The laxative effect is due to a change in osmotic pressure, delayed absorption of water from the intestines, dilution and increase in the volume of intestinal contents, and irritation of enteroreceptors, which helps facilitate the act of defecation.

Indications for use.

Constipation. as an antidote for poisoning with barium salts.

Contraindication.

Increased individual sensitivity, acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal obstruction, cholelithiasis, obstruction of the biliary tract, acute febrile conditions, arterial hypotension, conditions associated with calcium deficiency and depression of the respiratory center, severe renal failure, pregnancy.

Proper safety precautions during use.

The drug is not recommended for systematic use.

Special precautions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy. During breastfeeding, use under the supervision of a doctor if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the child.

The ability to influence the reaction speed when driving or working with other mechanisms.

No effect.

Children.

Experience in children is limited.

Method of administration and doses.

As a laxative, magnesium sulfate is prescribed orally (at night or on an empty stomach 30 minutes before meals) once a day: adults - 10 - 30 g in 1/2 cup of water, children over 12 years old - 10 g in 1/2 cup of water, children aged 6 - 12 years old are prescribed from 5 to 10 g (i.e. from half to the full volume of the solution prepared at the rate of 10 g per 1/2 cup of water).

For chronic constipation, it is used in enemas - the contents of 1 packet (10 g) are dissolved in 500 ml of water and used in the amount prescribed by the doctor.

In case of poisoning with soluble barium salts, adults are prescribed 20-25 g of powder dissolved in 200 ml of water orally.

Overdose.

In case of overdose, diarrhea and vomiting may occur.

Treatment: intravenous administration of calcium chloride or calcium gluconate solution - 5 - 10 ml of a 10% solution, oxygen therapy, carbogen inhalation, artificial respiration, peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis are performed. Therapy is symptomatic.

Side effect.

Abortion, exacerbation of inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting. In case of prolonged use, impaired water-salt metabolism, atony of the large intestine are possible.

Interaction with other drugs and other types of interactions.

Reduces the effect of oral anticoagulants, cardiac glycosides, phenothiazines. Reduces the absorption of ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, weakens the effect of streptomycin and tobramycin.

Expiration date.

5 years.

Storage conditions.

Store at 15 - 25 °C in a tightly closed container. Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging.

10 g or 25 g in bags; 25 g in containers.

Vacation category.

Without a prescription.