How to Take Magnesium Sulphate and it's Dose

Last Updated on Jul 27, 2023

• Depending on the dosage form, magnesium sulphate is taken orally, injected into the muscle or a vein, or applied on the skin.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

• The dosage and route of administration varies according to the condition for which magnesium sulphate is used, and the route of administration.

• The maintenance dose should be adjusted according to the response noted.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Magnesium sulphate is contraindicated in patients with:

• Allergy to the drug
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease like heart block or heart muscle damage, or patients on digoxin treatment
• Myasthenia gravis
• Severe nausea, vomiting, perforation of bowel, bowel obstruction, sudden changes in bowel habits (for magnesium sulphate laxative)

Drug Name : Magnesium Sulphate

Magnesium sulphate is used to treat several conditions which include: Magnesium deficiency , Constipation and preparation of the bowel before surgical procedures and colonoscopy for its laxative action which it brings about by increasing the water content of the intestines and stimulating intestinal movement.