Magnesium Chloride
Also known as: Magnesium chloride hexahyderate
Magnesium Chloride is a pharmaceutical necessity for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis fluids.
Primary Characteristics
Magnesium Chloride is also known as Magnesium chloride hexahyderate.
It is of Synthetic origin.
Molecular Weight: 203.3 · Solubility in Water: Very soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Freely soluble · Non-proprietary name: Magnesium Chloride · pH: 4.5.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Magnesium Chloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Electrolyte disorder, Hypomagnesaemia, Peritoneal dialysis.
Magnesium Chloride is also indicated for secondary conditions like Seizures.
Contraindications
Magnesium Chloride is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Magnesium Chloride's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 6 mmol | 6 mmol | Every 24h | IV | Severe hypomagnesemia: 4 g magnesium chloride in 5% dextrose or normal saline by IV infusion once over 3 hours. |
| 535 mg | 535 mg | Every 24h | PO | Mild hypomagnesemia: |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Magnesium Chloride are Hives, difficulty in breathing.
Magnesium Chloride is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Depression of reflexes, Diarrhea, Flushing, Hypotension , Hypothermia , Stomach upset, Sweating .
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.23 — Peritoneal dialysis solution