Magnesium carbonate is a magnesium salt of carbonic acid. It has the appearance of colorless crystals. The connection is divided into the following types:
- magnesium carbonate;
- magnesium bicarbonate.
The substance has been widely used in nature in the form of magnesite (mineral). It is used in the food industry, in medicine. In addition, magnesium carbonate is added to rubber compounds for the production of heat-insulating materials. If the substance is considered as a medicine, then its astringent, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic effect should be noted. In addition, magnesium carbonate fills the deficiency of magnesium in the human body. The substance is also part of multivitamin preparations with microelements.
pharmachologic effect
Refers to magnesium preparations, is an antacid. It interacts with gastric acid, forming soluble magnesium chloride and carbon dioxide. A small amount of the drug is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The medicine has a mild laxative effect.
Magnesium is able to normalize and activate metabolic processes. It is a regulator of the processes of transfer, storage, as well as energy utilization, a regulator of protein and nucleic acid synthesis, muscle ion balance.
Indications for use
Magnesium carbonate is prescribed for:
- increased acidity of the juice of the stomach;
- magnesium deficiency, accompanied by sleep disturbance, fatigue of the body, muscle pain;
- intense physical activity (playing sports).
With the rapid growth of children, the doctor can also prescribe taking this medicine.
Side effects
During taking the drug, side effects are possible: flatulence, belching, diarrhea.
Contraindications
With increased sensitivity to magnesium carbonate and in the presence of the disease "phenylketonuria", the drug is contraindicated.
Magnesium sulfate is also a drug that contains magnesium.
Description of the drug
Magnesium sulfate also has a name - magnesia (bitter salt). It has a diverse effect on the body. When taken orally, it is poorly absorbed. Acts as a laxative and choleretic. With parenteral administration of magnesium sulfate, a calming effect on the nervous system is observed. Depending on the dosage, it has a hypnotic, sedative and narcotic effect.
The general calming effect of magnesium sulfate leads to a decrease in blood pressure. This effect is especially pronounced in patients with hypertension. Along with lowering the pressure, the symptoms of angina pectoris can decrease. The drug is excreted by the kidneys, while there is increased urination.
The tool can be produced in powder form. Once inside the body, it attracts water. At the same time, the process of absorption of various substances slows down or stops altogether. Intestinal contents liquefy and increase in volume. Magnesium sulfate absorbs water from the intestinal walls, as a result of which swelling of the gastrointestinal tract is reduced. In this regard, the tool is able to have an anti-inflammatory effect, reduce pain, improve bowel obstruction, outflow of bile. Also, the drug prevents poisoning with toxic substances and drugs.
Systematic and prolonged use of magnesium sulfate can cause a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, with extreme caution, it should be used for people with hypotension. It is contraindicated to prescribe magnesium sulfate during dehydration of the body, which can occur after constant and prolonged diarrhea.
The preparations "Magnesium carbonate" and "Magnesium sulfate" are taken only as directed by a doctor.