Magnesium is an essential element necessary for the proper functioning of the human body. With its deficiency, people begin to complain of a headache, increased irritability, a sense of anxiety, and sometimes asphyxiation. Therefore, when identifying its deficiency in the body, it is important to start using preparations containing magnesium in a timely manner. Often, experts prescribe Magnerot tablets in this situation. We will tell you more about the instructions for use, reviews and analogues of this medication below.
Release form and composition
The active substance of the drug "Magnerot" instructions for use calls magnesium oratate dihydrate. In one tablet it contains 500 mg. However, only 35-40% of the active substance is absorbed in the body. The composition of the tablets also includes some auxiliary components, for example, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide and some others.
There is only one form of release of this drug - round white tablets. They are flat and have dividing risks on both sides. However, the pills do not have a specific smell and taste. The tablets, in turn, are packed in plastic blisters, which are sold in pharmacies in cardboard boxes. The price of the drug will depend on their quantity in the package. The manufacturer produces boxes of 5 or 10 blisters, each of which contains 10 tablets. The minimum cost of the smallest packaging starts at 315 rubles. From pharmacies, the drug is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription, but it is still not recommended to use it without prior consultation with a specialist. The shelf life of the tablets is 5 years. They need to be stored in a cool place, inaccessible to small children and animals.
Indications for use
It has already been said above that the drug is prescribed, as a rule, to compensate for the deficiency of magnesium in the human body. However, it is not worth it to arbitrarily start taking it - only a doctor should prescribe it. Specialists often use the tool for the complex treatment and therapy of certain diseases.
So, in the instructions for use of the drug "Magnerot" the following main indications for its use are indicated:
- cardiac arrhythmia caused by a lack of magnesium in the human body;
- angina pectoris, as well as myocardial infarction;
- regular muscle pain and cramping, as well as vascular angiospasm;
- chronic heart failure;
- various disorders of lipid metabolism in the body;
- atherosclerosis - the drug is used to strengthen blood vessels;
- inflammation of the walls of the arteries, i.e. arteritis.
What contraindications does the drug have?
The drug is considered a relatively safe drug, but still not all patients can take it. Since Magnerot contains lactose in its composition, it is not prescribed to people who suffer from its intolerance. It is important to inform the attending physician about all the pathologies available to the patient in order to prevent the development of complications after starting treatment.
With caution, the instruction for use of Magnerot (500 mg) recommends that it be prescribed to patients suffering from any kidney disease. It is with their help that the drug is excreted from the body. It is forbidden to take medicine for people with serious impaired renal function, a predisposition to stone formation in them, and urolithiasis.
Contraindication is also hypersensitivity to the active substance or auxiliary components that make up the drug. Also, no medicine is prescribed for cirrhosis of the liver with ascites.
Possible side effects after starting
Judging by the reviews of patients, drug treatment is tolerated easily without any serious side effects. However, instructions for the use of Magnerot (500 mg) indicate that sometimes patients may complain of the appearance of various allergic reactions in them.
Side effects can also occur from the digestive system. Some patients complained that they started having problems with stool after taking it. He became unstable, diarrhea appeared. However, such symptoms are observed, as a rule, at high dosages. At the same time, they independently go through some time, if you reduce the amount of the drug taken.
The instruction does not describe other side effects. It is worth noting that if these or other unpleasant symptoms are detected, you must immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor if possible. He, in turn, can either adjust the dosage, or even prescribe another drug.
Tablets "Magnerot": instructions for use
In order for the treatment with the drug to be as effective as possible, it is important to strictly follow all the instructions of your doctor, as well as the recommendations described in the instructions. So, tablets should be taken orally strictly before meals. It is not recommended to bite and chew them beforehand. The drug should be washed down with a small amount of clean drinking water at room temperature.
The dosage, as a rule, is prescribed by the doctor individually for each patient, and it depends primarily on the indications for use. For example, with night cramps of the calf muscles, it is recommended to take 2-3 tablets at once once in the evening.
A standard course of treatment with Magnerot lasts at least 1-1.5 months. At the same time, in the first week, patients are recommended to take 2 tablets at once 3 times a day. Then the dose is reduced. The patient should take only one tablet 2-3 times a day. An individual dosage is usually prescribed to people suffering from any kind of kidney disease. If necessary, tablets can be taken for a long period without any harm to health. However, at this time, with the help of analyzes, it is necessary to regularly monitor the amount of magnesium in the body.
Can I use pills for pregnant women and young children?
The instructions for use of "Magnerot" indicate that all children under the age of 18 are prohibited from taking this medication to make up for magnesium deficiency. As a rule, with its shortage, small patients are prescribed more sparing medications containing less active substance.
But pregnant women in some cases, doctors are allowed to take the drug. The fact is that a lack of magnesium in the body during this period negatively affects the development of the fetus. It also increases the likelihood of severe toxicosis in the mother. A serious deficiency of this element can even lead to premature birth. However, doctors recommend taking Magnerot only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risks of complications in the developing fetus. The same applies to taking the drug by lactating women.
Overdose and its treatment
In the instructions for use, "Magnerota indicates that taking the drug even in large doses does not have a toxic effect on the human body. However, this applies only to those patients who do not have any kidney disease. It is worth noting that an overdose of tablets most often occurs namely, if the patient has renal failure.Of course, if you suspect a poisoning, you should immediately seek help from specialists.
- a significant decrease in blood pressure in the patient;
- nausea, which eventually develops into vomiting;
- slow reflexes;
- severe depression;
- anuric syndrome, that is, delayed release of urine from the body.
In severe cases, a decrease in blood pressure can lead to cardiac arrest and respiratory depression. If the necessary measures are not taken in time, the patient may fall into a coma or even die. Therefore, it is important not to hesitate and to see a doctor at the first symptoms.
Overdose treatment, as a rule, is done by doctors in a hospital. For the rapid elimination of the drug, forced diuresis and rehydration are used. If the patient has renal failure, hemodialysis is also used.
Special instructions and interaction with other medicines
Instructions for use "Magnerota" indicates that this drug in some cases can be used for a long time. However, his admission does not affect the mental and mental condition of the patient, so he can drive vehicles and engage in activities that require a high concentration of attention.
In this case, the medicine can be safely used, combining with other drugs. However, the instructions indicate that diuretics, oral contraceptives, muscle relaxants and insulin can reduce the effect of Magneron. With the simultaneous administration of a medication with preparations containing iron, tetracyclines or sodium fluoride, a decrease in their absorption is possible. Therefore, these types of drugs are recommended to be used with an interval of 2-3 hours.
Analogues of the drug
On the pharmaceutical market there are many drugs containing magnesium in their composition. Most of them can be called analogues of Magnerot. Instructions for use, however, do not recommend patients to arbitrarily change one medicine for another without first consulting a specialist. The fact is that each drug has its own indications, contraindications and side effects, which must be taken into account before starting treatment.
We list the main analogues that can be purchased in pharmacies:
- "Magnelis B6";
- "Magnesium Diasporal 300";
- Magne B6;
- "Magnistad" and others.
Positive feedback on the tablets "Magnerot"
Instructions for use, of course, describe in detail both the principle of action of the drug and possible side symptoms, however, many people prefer to study the reviews of specialists and patients before starting treatment. With their help, you can learn not only about how effective this tool is, but also its shortcomings. About "Magnerot" usually both doctors and patients respond positively. Cardiologists indicate that this is an effective drug that can be used as part of complex therapy. According to them, he copes with depressive and anxiety disorders, muscle cramps, diseases of the cardiovascular system. Doctors also note that the drug is easily tolerated by patients. Ordinary people who have been treated with this drug confirm its effectiveness. They note that the pills help to relieve stress, and also eliminate the discomfort during PMS.
Negative feedback from doctors and patients
However, sometimes patients leave negative reviews about Magnerot. In the instructions for use, you can see different information, but it tells almost nothing about the negative aspects. So, cardiologists note that in patients after starting treatment, a decrease in blood pressure is quite often observed. Other experts note that with regular admission, it is necessary to regularly take tests, which many patients do not like. Ordinary people, however, believe that the price of a medicine is too high.
In this article we examined in detail the features of the drug "Magnerot", instructions for use, reviews of cardiologists and patients. We remind you that he can be treated only after consultation with a specialist.