Magnesium Oxide is indicated for the treatment of following condition:
Relieving the symptoms of magnesium defciency
Cardiovascular system: Rapid heartbeat, heart rate irregularity, heart attack, angina pectoris (chest pain caused by narrowing / obstruction of heart-feeding vessels), mild severe hypertension
Nervous system and muscles: Sudden and excessive contractions (tetania) in the muscles, muscle cramp, gastrointestinal cramps, increased stimulability of muscles and nerves, calf cramps, cramp conditions in newborn and young children and stress
Gynecological diseases, birth and pregnancy: Pre-term contraction, cervical insufciency, premature membrane rupture, contractions during pregnancy (eclampsia [Disease with seizures, blood pressure increase, protein in the urine, water retention in body during pregnancy]/preeclampsia [Disease with blood pressure increase, protein in the urine, water retention in body during pregnancy]), tocolysis requiring the use of beta mimetic (interruption of the uterine contractions), dysmenorrhea.
Orthopedics: Calcifcation and ossifcation
Prevention of kidney stone formation (prevention of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis)
Diabetes treatment and migraine (a kind of headache)
Other medicines can affect treatment with Magnesium Oxide tablet. If you are using any of the following: medicines, tell your doctor; muscle relaxants (non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers), aminoquinolones, nitrofurantoin, penicillamine, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones (antibiotics), Digoxin (for the treatment of heart failure), Lithium (Control of emotional changes and depression), Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (allows potassium to be removed from the body), Cellulose sodium phosphate (used to prevent kidney stones), Other medicines containing magnesium (including magnesium enemas), Barbiturates (drugs used for the treatment of insomnia), opioids (substances that act as morphine in the body), hypnotics (soporific), Nifedipine (drugs used in high blood pressure or heart problems).
Mild side effects include-Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Cramp, Tiredness, Weakness, Confusion. These side effects disappear when the dose is reduced or treatment is discontinued. Serious side effects include low blood pressure, changes in the recording of the heart's electrical activity (ECG), depression, severe allergic reaction (e.g. swelling in mouth and throat, itching, rash, redness), respiratory depression, coma. These may require emergency medical treatment. These serious side efects occur very rarely.
The recommended daily dose in pregnancy and lactation is 1-2 tablets. (During pregnancy & lactation, this product should be used only when clearly needed).
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. If anyone has the following health problem, consult with doctor before using this product: kidney disease, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires limit/avoid these substances from diet.
Symptoms of overdose may include slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness, loss of consciousness, diarrhea and hypermagnesemia.
