Buy Magnesium Sulfate

Generic Magnesium Sulfate Options - Manufacturer: Generic

What are Generics? A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, how it is taken, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name and works the same way in the body in the same amount of time.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is the generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (e.g. different shape or color), as trademark laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to invent a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name drug and sell it at substantial discounts.

Magnesium Sulfate Description

This medication is used to control seizures in pregnancy, to treat low magnesium levels and problems related to kidney conditions (nephritis) in children. This drug is also used for preventing premature contractions in pregnancy and to treat heart attack and asthma patients.

Magnesium Sulfate Directions

To be administered by a health professional. Use exactly as directed by vein (IV) or injection into muscle (IM). Dosage is adjusted according to individual requirements and the response to treatment.

Magnesium Sulfate Cautions

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), kidney or heart disease, low blood calcium, myasthenia gravis. Avoid alcohol intake, since the possible drowsiness effect of this medication may be increased. Caution when performing tasks requiring mental alertness. While magnesium use is safe during pregnancy, continuous IV use near the time of delivery may result in newborn adverse effects. Do not use magnesium during the final two hours before delivery. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Magnesium Sulfate Side Effects

Unlikely but report: flushing, sweating, muscle weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, muscle weakness, slowed/shallow breathing or other breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Magnesium Sulfate Active Ingredients

Magnesium Sulfate