"Magne B6" is a tool specifically designed to eliminate the deficiency of the trace element magnesium and vitamin B6. It can be used not only for the treatment of deficient conditions, but also for preventive purposes. In addition, against the background of drug therapy, the elimination of the consequences caused by a deficiency of these substances in the body, such as increased nervous irritability, muscle pain, asthenic syndrome, fatigue, depressive disorders, functional disorders of the cardiovascular system, etc.
Reviews on the "Magna B6" will be considered later in this article.
Existing release forms and composition
In the pharmacy market, the drug is presented in two varieties: Magne B6 and Magne B6 Forte. They have different dosages of active substances in the composition. The last one contains a double dose, it represents an enhanced variation of the drug. This is the only difference between them.
There are two forms of release of Magne B6: in the form of tablets and oral solution.
“Magne B6 Forte” is represented by only one form of release - oral tablets. There is no solution form.
They have in their composition the same active components represented by a magnesium salt and vitamin B6.
Below we give a quantitative content of active substances, depending on the variety of this tool.
One tablet of Magne B6 is presented:
- magnesium lactate in the form of dihydrate in the amount of 470 milligrams, in terms of pure magnesium, this equals 48 milligrams of magnesium;
- vitamin B6, represented by pyridoxine hydrochloride in an amount of 5 milligrams;
- excipients in the form of titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, acacia gum, kaolin, carboxypolymethylene, magnesium stearate, sucrose and talc.
One tablet of Magne B6 Forte is presented:
- magnesium citrate in the amount of 618.43 milligrams, in terms of pure magnesium, this equals 100 milligrams of magnesium;
- vitamin B6, represented by pyridoxine hydrochloride in an amount of 10 milligrams;
- excipients in the form of hypromellose, lactose, titanium dioxide, macrogol, magnesium stearate, talc.
"Magne B6" in ampoules. Reviews about this drug are presented below. One ampoule is presented:
- magnesium lactate in the form of dihydrate in the amount of 186 milligrams;
- magnesium pidolate in the amount of 936 milligrams, in terms of pure magnesium, this equals 100 milligrams of magnesium;
- vitamin B6, represented by pyridoxine hydrochloride in an amount of 10 milligrams;
- excipients in the form of sodium disulfite, sodium saccharinate, cherry-caramel flavor, distilled water.
The tablets are presented in a biconvex form, the same, shiny white. Reviews about the "Magna B6" are mostly positive.
Packaging
Tablets are in cardboard boxes in the amount of 50 pieces each. "Magne V6 Forte" is presented in quantitative varieties of packages: 30 or 60 pieces each.
The solution for oral administration is available in ampoules of 10 milliliters.
The number of ampoules in one package is 10 pieces. The solution is transparent brown with a caramel flavor. This describes the instructions in detail.
Reviews about "Magna B6" are abundant.
Therapeutic properties
Magnesium is a microelement whose role in various physiological processes of the human body is very important. It is a transmitter of impulses from nerve fibers to muscle. In addition, it provides contractile activity of the latter. It helps to reduce the nervous excitability of cells, and also activates a number of enzymes that play a key role in the correct course of biochemical chains of metabolic processes.
Consider the most characteristic cases when the body suffers from a lack of magnesium:
- violation of the absorption of magnesium from incoming food due to congenital pathologies of metabolism;
- deficiency of magnesium intake due to prolonged starvation, poor diet;
- violation of the absorption of magnesium in the digestive tract due to prolonged diarrhea, some pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract;
- pathologically rapid elimination of magnesium from the body due to polyuria, taking diuretic drugs, chronic pyelonephritis, primary hyperaldosteronism;
- increased body need for magnesium in stressful situations, with increased physical and mental activity, pregnancy.
Indications for use
The therapeutic goals of both types of drugs are the same:
- The complex of the following symptoms, preferably accompanied by laboratory-confirmed indicators of magnesium deficiency, the following - sleep disorders, spasmodic muscle pain, palpitations, increased nervous irritability, spasmodic disorders of the intestines and stomach, tingling in muscle tissues.
- As a preventive measure aimed at preventing the development of magnesium deficiency against the background of increased demand for it (pregnancy, stressful situations, limited diet) or increased excretion of magnesium from the body (kidney disease and the need for diuretics).
Is the Magne B6 suitable for children? Reviews confirm that the drug is generally well tolerated. Let's take a closer look.
Instructions for use
For the adult category of patients and children over the age of 6 years, this tool is intended in the form of tablets.
Children under 6 years of age are prescribed a solution.
The recommended daily dosage is usually divided into 2-3 doses with the maximum possible equal intervals.
Tablets
Pills should be taken with food. They can not be bitten or chewed, but must be swallowed whole, washed down with still water.
According to the instructions and reviews, for children "Magne B6" is great.
Age-related dosage criteria:
- Children over 12 years old and adults - from 6 to 8 tablets are recommended per day.
- For children over 6 years of age who weigh more than 20 kg, 4 to 6 tablets are recommended per day.
The tablet form of Magne B6 is not recommended for patients with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus because of the sucrose content in the tablets. For this group of patients, "Magne B6" in solution is suitable.
The duration of the preventive course of administration is two to four weeks.
The duration of the course in order to eliminate magnesium deficiency depends on the rate of disappearance of magnesium deficiency symptoms. It is advisable to confirm the normalization of the magnesium content in the blood in the laboratory.
This is indicated by the instructions for use. Reviews about "Magna B6" are presented at the end of the article.
Ampoules
Each ampoule contains 10 milliliters of solution. The solution is taken orally during meals. It must first be diluted in 100 milliliters of water (still).
In order to open the ampoule, there is no need to file it. Ampoules are issued self-opening. To safely open the ampoule, follow the instructions:
- Pre-prepare a clean container (glass).
- Put the ampoule in a thin, clean cloth.
- Using the fingers of one hand, hold the ampoule through the tissue, observing its vertical position.
- With your other hand, break off the tip at the top.
- Turn the ampoule open end down so that the solution can pour into the prepared container.
- In order for the solution to pour out of the ampoule, you need to break off another sharp tip on the other side of the ampoule.
- To break off the second tip, you need to sharply press it to the side, but at the same time hold it firmly with your fingers to prevent it from falling into the glass.
- The liquid will freely pour into the prepared container.
The solution extracted from the ampoule must be diluted in a half-glass of water. An open ampoule and a solution diluted with water are not intended for storage, even for several hours. Drink the resulting liquid immediately after opening the ampoule.
Age-related dosage criteria:
- Children over 12 years old and adults - from 2 to 4 ampoules are recommended per day.
- Children over 6 years of age are recommended from 1 to 3 ampoules, which are divided into 3 doses (1/3 -1 ampoule 3 times a day).
- For children aged 1 to 6 years per day, from 1 to 4 ampoules are recommended.
As already noted, the tablet form of Magne B6 is not recommended for use by patients with diabetes because of the sucrose content in the tablets. For this group of patients, a drug in solution is more suitable.
The duration of the preventive course of administration is two to four weeks.
Magne B6 in solution is suitable for children from one year old with a body weight of at least 10 kg. For children from the age of one year, but weighing less than 10 kg, the solution is not recommended.
According to reviews, "Magne B6" in early pregnancy is very effective.
The duration of the course in order to eliminate magnesium deficiency depends on the rate of disappearance of magnesium deficiency symptoms. It is advisable to confirm the normalization of the magnesium content in the blood in the laboratory.
Magne V6 Forte
The tablet form of Magne B6 Forte is recommended for use in the adult category of patients and children over 6 years of age and weighing more than 20 kg. Children over the age of 6 years, but weighing less than 20 kg, are recommended to take the drug in the form of a solution.
Pills should be taken with food. Tablets should not be bitten or chewed, they must be swallowed whole, washed down with still water.
Age-related dosage criteria:
- Children over 12 years old and adults - from 3 to 4 tablets are recommended per day.
- For children aged 6 to 12 years a day, 2 to 4 tablets are recommended.
The duration of the preventive course of administration is two to four weeks.
The duration of the course in order to eliminate magnesium deficiency depends on the rate of disappearance of magnesium deficiency symptoms. It is advisable to confirm the normalization of the magnesium content in the blood in the laboratory.
Side effects
According to reviews of Magna B6, the drug is well tolerated, cases of unwanted adverse reactions are extremely rare and can be represented by the following symptoms:
- allergic reactions;
- dyspeptic symptoms in the form of nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation;
- in the case of prolonged use of the drug may cause numbness or running "goose bumps";
- the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy.
This is confirmed by the "Magna B6" instructions for use. Feedback on this is also available.
Contraindications
Any form of the drug is contraindicated in the following diseases and conditions:
- children's age up to 1 year (for all forms of the drug);
- children under 6 years of age (tablets of both types of the drug are contraindicated);
- with sucrose deficiency (tablets of both types of drug are contraindicated);
- with fructose intolerance (tablets of both types of the drug are contraindicated);
- with renal failure;
- when taking Levodopa;
- in violation of the absorption of glucose and galactose (tablets of both types of the drug are contraindicated);
- with phenylketonuria;
- identified increased sensitivity to the active components of the drugs of the series "Magne B6".
Medicines not recommended for co-administration
- Magne B6 may reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Between taking medications, it is important to maintain an interval of at least two to three hours.
- Magne B6 can weaken the effect of thrombolytic drugs and anticoagulants.
- Against the background of taking "Magne B6", the absorption of iron-containing drugs may be impaired.
- The simultaneous intake of calcium salts and phosphates reduces the absorption of magnesium in the intestine.
- The therapeutic effect of taking "Levodopa" in combination with "Magne B6" is weakened. Accordingly, if it is necessary to combine the reception of these two drugs, it is recommended to review the tactics of therapy and include dopa-decarboxylase inhibitors in the intake.
Analogs
Reviews about the analogues of Magne B6 are also mostly positive.
Only three drugs with identical composition are presented on the pharmacy market of the Russian Federation: Magnelis B6, Magvit and Magnesium plus B6.
But the list of drugs with a similar therapeutic spectrum of action, but having a slightly different composition, is more: Vitrum Mag, Magne Express, Magnerot, Magnesium Additive, Magne Positive.
In the domestic pharmaceutical market you can find cheaper analogues. These include:
- "Magnelis B6."
- "Magnesium B6 Evalar."
- Magvit.
- The Magnum.
Such drugs are taken in courses, each of which lasts 1 month.
The Russian-made Magnelis B6 has the exact same composition and dosage. Cost from 240 rub. per package (50 tab). "Magnelis B6 Forte" can be purchased for 300 rubles.
"Magnikum" is a drug created by Ukrainian pharmacists. Approximate cost - 200-300 rubles. It has a composition similar to the original and indications for use. The drug is taken three times a day, 1-2 tablets. at a time, children from 6 years old - 1 tablet / day.
Contraindications are no different from Magne B6. It is not prescribed for hypermagnesemia and atrioventricular heart block. Pregnant women Magnikum is taken only as directed by a doctor.
Reviews about "Magna B6"
More than 90% of reviews on the effectiveness and tolerability of all forms of the drug are positive. It should be noted that the enhanced formula of the drug is often prescribed by cardiologists and neuropathologists to eliminate the pronounced symptoms of magnesium deficiency in the body, for example, cramps, fatigue, palpitations, stressful situations and their consequences, increased nervousness. While Magne B6 is more prescribed for preventive purposes. For example, it is a very common practice to prescribe it as a prophylactic during pregnancy. According to reviews, "Magne B6" copes with the elimination of the above symptoms and the like.
There are comments about using it to normalize the state of vegetative-vascular dystonia, functional pains in the heart, to improve the condition of depressive disorders, to increase the working capacity of both the intellectual and physical planes.
What other reviews are there about Magna B6 tablets?
Against the background of drug therapy in children, sleep improvement, normalization of the process of falling asleep, elimination or minimization of neurological symptoms in the form of irritability, moodiness, etc. are noted.
Positive reviews about the Magne B6 solution, which is prescribed during pregnancy, indicate the elimination of the threat of miscarriage, removal of uterine hypertonicity, and normalization of blood pressure.
Very often, course administration of the drug is sufficient and there is no need to take stronger drugs.
The number of negative reviews of doctors about the "Magna B6" is not significant. They are associated either with a few allergic reactions (in childhood), or with dissatisfaction with the cost of the drug and the adequacy of its cheaper analogues.
We reviewed the instructions and reviews about the "Magna B6".