Tablets "Magne B6" are ordinary tablets, which are coated on top. Also, this drug is sold as an oral solution.
Magnesium is a very important element in the human body, which is found in every tissue of the whole body and is necessary for the stable and normal functioning of cells. In addition, he is involved in various metabolic reactions in the body.
Magnesium gets inside with food. With various violations of the diet (for example, with various diets), magnesium deficiency in the body can be observed. We may be short of magnesium for the following reasons:
• stress;
• increased physical activity;
• increased mental stress;
• pregnancy;
• the use of diuretics (otherwise called diuretics).
Even in the packaging of Magne B6 tablets, the instruction says that vitamin B6 (it is also contained in this preparation) is involved in a wide variety of metabolic processes, as well as in maintaining the normal metabolism of the entire nervous system. In addition, this vitamin promotes the absorption of magnesium from the intestinal tract and its further penetration into the cells of the body.
Structure
What else do tablets "Magne B6" consist of? The instruction tells us that their composition includes active and also auxiliary substances.
Active ingredients include:
• Magnesium lactate dihydrate;
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride.
Aids include:
• Kaolin is heavy;
• Sucrose;
• Acacia gum;
• Magnesium hydrosilicate (otherwise called talc);
• Carboxypolymethylene 934;
• Magnesium stearate.
In addition, the description says what the shell of Magne B6 consists of:
• Sucrose;
• Talc;
• Titanium dioxide;
• Acacia gum;
• Carnauba wax (in powder form).
The absorption of magnesium by the body
For Magne B6 tablets, the instruction says that, like many other substances, magnesium is not completely absorbed by the body from this drug. Absorption in the intestinal tract is a maximum of only 50% of what you take. Almost 99% of the absorbed magnesium is contained within the cells of the body. Of these 99%, approximately 2/3 are in bone tissue. And the rest falls on smooth and striated muscle tissue.
Withdrawal of magnesium from the body occurs with urine. But all those 50% that did not digest do not pass with urine. And only 1/3 of the entire dose taken. That is, approximately 33.3%. The rest is displayed in other ways.
Tablets "Magne B6". Indications for use
The instruction says that it is advisable to use this drug in the following cases:
• Magnesium deficiency;
• Increased irritability;
• Slight sleep disturbance;
• Cardiopalmus;
• Pain and various muscle cramps;
• Gastrointestinal cramps;
• Increased fatigue;
• Tingling sensation.
Contraindications inherent in many other medicines are also found in Magne B6. The instruction reports that the following contraindications exist:
• Phenylketonuria (a violation of the metabolism of amino acids in the body);
• Sensitivity or an allergic reaction to any component of the drug (which is why you first need to familiarize yourself with the composition of the drug Magne B6);
• If the patient is younger than 6 years old (in this case, you can take the medicine only in the form of a solution);
• Contraindicated in children under the age of 1 year (even as a solution);
• In case of impaired glucose absorption in the body;
• Deficiency of sucrose-isomaltose;
• Problems with assimilation of fructose.
Possible side effects
Sometimes as a result of taking this medicine, some side effects may appear. These include:
• Various disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
• constipation;
• Vomiting;
• Nausea;
• Flatulence;
• Stomach ache;
• Possible allergic reactions to one or more components of the drug.