Manganese

Drug #1292

Manganese is a trace element sometimes added to neutritional preparations for supposed increase in the haematinic effects of iron.

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Primary Characteristics

Molecular Weight: 54.93 · Solubility in Water: soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Manganese.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Manganese has an oral bioavailability is 26.5% (±23.5%).

Indications

Manganese is primarily indicated in conditions like Rapid reversion to sinus ryhthm.

Contraindications

Manganese is contraindicated in conditions like Liver cirrhosis.

Dosage

Manganese's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
275 mcg	275 mcg	—	PO	As required.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
15 ug	15 ug	—
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Manganese in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Cholestatic jaundice , Extrapyramidal symptoms, Hypermanganesemia, Impaired biliary secretion.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Manganese are Dementia.

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used cautiously in young children and pregnant females. In biliary tract or hepatic dysfunction increased blood concentrations may result because manganese is normally excreted in bile.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Caps

0.2 mg 0.5 mg 1 mg 2 mg 5 mcg 5 mg

Dragees

0.5 mg

Syrup

0.2 mg/4ml 0.2 mg/5ml 1 mg/5ml 5 mg/5ml

Syrup

0.5 mg/5ml 2 mg/5ml 3.15 mg/15ml

Tabs

0.2 mg 0.25 mg 1 mg 1.5 mg 10 mg 15 mg 2 mg 2.5 mg 5 mg 7.5 mg

Tabs efr

1.5 mg 90 mcg

Storage Conditions

Manganese should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances

Manufacturers

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