The medicine "Magnesium Citrate" refers to the pharmacological group of antacids and adsorbents. It is used to replenish the body with magnesium. The product is in the form of a powder for internal use and tablets.
pharmachologic effect
The preparations “Magnesium citrate” make up for the lack of magnesium in the body, normalize metabolic processes. Magnesium is a very important element for life and is found in all tissues. It is necessary for the normal functioning of cells, participates in many metabolic reactions, promotes the formation and consumption of energy. The medicine reduces the excitability of neurons and inhibits neuromuscular transmission, participates in enzymatic reactions, acts as a calcium antagonist. Means "Magnesium Citrate" is well absorbed, has excellent tolerance. For normal functioning, the human body needs 300 mg of magnesium per day.
Indications for use
The medication is prescribed for a general deficiency of magnesium, as well as for a lack of a substance formed as a result of physical and mental stress, alcohol, and laxatives.
Contraindications and side effects of the drug "Magnesium Citrate"
It is forbidden to take medicine for hypermagnesemia, hypersensitivity. In general, the medicine is well tolerated. However, sometimes using the drug in large quantities can lead to diarrhea.
Means "Magnesium Citrate": price, method of application and dosage
The medicine must be taken orally. The daily amount of medication is 0.3-0.45 g. During use, 150 mg of the drug must be dissolved in 200 ml of water. With high loads, frequent use of alcohol and laxatives, the dosage of the medication must be increased. The cost of the drug is up to 100 rubles.
Medical use
The preparations “Magnesium citrate” are used in medicine in two directions: for the treatment and prevention of diseases and for clinical diagnostic purposes. In the latter case, we are talking about the use of single high doses of the drug (more than 10 g) as a safe and effective laxative. This allows you to prepare the patient’s intestines for colonography.
The drug is used to prevent and treat urolithiasis, compensate for hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia. In general, Magnesium Citrate has been used in medicine for more than half a century for the prevention of kidney stones, for research in obstetrics, and for colds. In some cases, the medicine is used to treat bronchial asthma,
restless legs syndrome, as well as to normalize the mineral composition and bone density.
Industrial application
As a dietary supplement, Magnesium Citrate is used as an acidity regulator. The substance is added to products from chocolate and cocoa, nectars, fruit juices, jellies, marmalades, jams and other products. The tool is used in cooking, added to beer, pasta, semi-finished meat products, whey cheeses, canned fruits and vegetables.