Modern pharmaceutical companies develop and produce many products that effectively help with certain diseases. Typically, each new drug is widely advertised so that as many people as possible learn about it. Of course, often modern medicines really give a quick result with a minimum of side effects. However, there are a number of drugs that have been successfully used for decades to solve a wide range of health problems. They were trusted by our grandmothers and mothers, therefore, even today they prefer to use these funds.
One such drug is Magnesia. The instruction to it contains a lot of useful information about how to use this tool. Moreover, they are incredibly many with the maximum safety of “Magnesia” even in cases of prolonged treatment. All this allows you to assign it even to children and pregnant women. However, in each case, the method of application of "Magnesia" (in the instructions they are all described in detail) has its own characteristics. In sections of the article we will tell all the nuances of treatment with this drug and indicate the scope of its application.
Drug characterization
Usually, the instructions for use of "Magnesia" ( often referred to as magnesium sulfate ) are described very sparingly. However, this does not prevent doctors and patients from considering it simply a unique drug that can help in a variety of cases. Surprisingly, the tool in their practice is used by neurologists, nutritionists, gastroenterologists and specialists in other fields. If you list all the possibilities of the drug, then to many unfamiliar with it, this will seem like a publicity stunt. Moreover, when you consider that the active substance of the medicine described by us is natural, and not artificially synthesized in the laboratory.
The instructions for the use of "Magnesia" noted its drug effect on the body. We could not fail to mention him in the framework of our article. So, the medicine, when taken orally by any of the methods described below, has an analgesic effect, relieves spasms and simultaneously dilates blood vessels.
Depending on the variant of administration to the body, the drug relieves spasms and cramps, and also relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus (its instructions in preventing “miscarriage” are noted in the instructions for Magnesia).
The drug is simultaneously a fast acting diuretic and laxative, which allows it to be used in nutrition. In addition, patients are aware of the calming effect of Magnesia. It has a positive effect on patients with increased irritability and sleep problems.
In parallel with all these effects, the drug is considered to be choleretic. This further expands the possibilities of its application.
Doctors say that the drug goes well with other medicines. Due to this, when prescribing a long-term intake of "Magnesia", the patient should not cancel other drugs vital for him. The only exceptions are calcium, barium, strontium and hydrocortisone.
With some medications, the remedy described by us can take on the role of a factor that enhances or reduces their effect on the body. However, in any case, Magnesia is compatible with most drugs of Russian and foreign origin.
What does the drug consist of?
In the instructions for "Magnesia" (magnesium sulfate), its composition is given only one small paragraph. And this indicates how few components are contained in the drug. Surprisingly, it consists only of the active substance. There are no impurities or additives in Magnesia. Therefore, even an annual intake of the drug will not cause side effects. This information has been proven by lengthy clinical studies.
The main active ingredient that so effectively affects children and adults is the magnesium salt of sulfuric acid. On our planet in its pure form, it is contained in the water of the oceans and seas. According to the instructions "Magnesia" (magnesium sulfate) does not contain any auxiliary components, impurities and substances that accelerate its absorption. The only exception is injection. Distilled water is added to it.
Pharmacists consider the composition of the drug to be unique. After all, in addition to all its many properties, it is also an antidote for severe poisoning. Magnesium salt effectively binds poison molecules together and then removes them from the body through the kidneys. The method of drug excretion causes its pronounced diuretic effect.
Release form and dosage
All information about the types of the drug that patients need before starting treatment is contained in the instructions for use for Magnesia. Powder and solution (it is used for injections) - these are the types of drugs that the manufacturer provided. In pharmacies, they are sold without a doctor’s prescription, and at a cost are considered accessible to all social sectors of the population.
According to the instructions for use, "Magnesia" in ampoules has a different volume. Ampoules with a capacity of ten milliliters of the drug are on sale. In this case, the concentration of active substances will be twenty-five percent to the total volume. You can also buy ampoules of five milliliters. The concentration of magnesium salt in this form of release is identical to the previous one.
Typically, packages contain up to ten vials of Magnesia. The instructions for use describe all the options for using the solution for injection, as well as a list of diseases in which it is indicated.
The powder is usually packaged in packages of different grams. This facilitates its use and allows you not to purchase an excess amount of the drug. Magnesia powder (its properties are described in detail in the instructions for use) are available in packs of ten, twenty and twenty-five grams. Usually, the doctor always determines how much money the patient will need for the course of treatment.
Interestingly, patients very often confuse other types of magnesium sulfate with Magnesia. These facts are not reflected in the instructions for use with the drug, but they are often mentioned on the Internet. For example, athletes often take magnesium sulfate in briquettes. It must be understood that such drugs have their effects and affect the body in a different way than Magnesia.
Features of the effects of the drug on the body
When treating with a drug, it is very important to understand what result you want to get. After all, the method of receiving funds directly depends on this. For example, if it is necessary to cleanse the body of Magnesia toxins, the patient is given orally. Already the first dose will have a laxative and choleretic effect. This occurs due to the slight absorption of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract. This creates pressure in the intestines and enhances intestinal motility. In parallel, the drug acts on the duodenum, resulting in a choleretic effect. That is why "Magnesia" gives a high result in case of poisoning with salts of heavy metals. Usually they are very difficult to remove from the body, but this drug quickly copes with such problems.
If you refer to the instructions, the powder "Magnesia" should have its effect already, after half an hour, after ingestion. The therapeutic effect lasts for six hours.
Used, according to the instructions for use, "Magnesia" in ampoules intravenously or intramuscularly. With such an introduction, the rate of exposure and excretion changes. In injections, “Magnesia” (several treatment regimens depending on the disease are prescribed in the instructions for use) are prescribed for vasodilation, as an anesthetic and sedative, as well as to reduce seizures. In addition, the drug relieves arrhythmia and likewise with a powder has a diuretic effect.
If you enter "Magnesia" intravenously according to the instructions for use, then the therapeutic effect occurs almost instantly. However, it lasts a little longer than half an hour. How does Magnesia work intramuscularly? The instructions indicate that in this case, the medicine begins to affect the body approximately sixty minutes after administration. But then the therapeutic effect lasts at least four hours.
To whom is the drug indicated?
The list of diseases for which "Magnesia" is prescribed is quite wide. It is very difficult to list all the health problems that make up it. Therefore, we will name only some diseases.
The drug is very effective for concussion, epilepsy and encephalopathy. It is also prescribed for patients with arterial hypertension and cerebral edema. Heavy metal poisoning is also treatable with Magnesia.
Few people know that the drug is included in complex therapy for bronchial asthma. It is widely used in probing, cholecystitis and diseases of the gallbladder.
It is known that, if necessary, cleanse the body safely and quickly, nutritionists and doctors of other specialties appoint reception "Magnesia". It allows you to lose up to eight extra pounds in a month without any problems.
"Magnesia" in powder: instructions for use
To use this form of medication orally, the powder must be diluted with liquid. Her temperature should be room temperature. The medicine is stirred to a homogeneous consistency and drunk at a time. The dosage and number of doses of the drug is determined by the attending physician.
But we can give an example of a scheme for using the drug to obtain a choleretic effect. Typically, for a single dose, thirty grams of powder dissolved in one hundred milliliters of warm water are taken. The resulting medicine must be drunk at night or in the morning immediately after waking up. In order for the therapeutic effect to come faster, you can drink the drug with a glass of clean water.
Such treatment should be carried out within one to two days. With longer use, you can harm the mucous membrane of the stomach.
Instructions for the use of "Magnesia" intramuscularly and intravenously
The most powerful therapeutic effect occurs when using the drug in the form of a solution. There are two ways to make an injection: by means of a dropper and an injection into the gluteal muscle. The introduction of the drug in the second way is quite painful. The solution is put unchanged or diluted with other drugs. Usually, sodium chloride and five percent glucose are taken for this. You can choose any of the listed drugs.
According to patient reviews and instructions, "Magnesia" is intravenously given most often in the form of a dropper and only in medical institutions. The fact is that a solution of a drug from an ampoule must be diluted. Otherwise, the medicine will bring significant harm to the body.
It is worth considering that during the administration of the drug dizziness, fever and headaches may occur. Experts warn that it is very important to observe the dosage of "Magnesia". A single dose should not exceed thirty grams.
Use of the drug by children
The instructions for "Magnesia" noted that the drug is absolutely safe for small patients of any age. But you can not use it in the form of a solution. Injections are prescribed for children only for severe traumatic brain injuries. For children, the drug is indicated orally for constipation and intestinal problems.
To do this, the powder is diluted with water and taken on an empty stomach. Dosage is individual for each age. Children from six to twelve years of age should not drink more than six grams of "Magnesia." If your child has reached adolescence and has already turned from twelve to fifteen years old, then the dosage can be increased to ten grams of the drug. Older children tolerate the drug in a concentration of ten to thirty grams per day.
Usually, experts advise using the simplest form to calculate the exact dosage of the drug: for each year the baby needs to take one gram of “Magnesia”. That is, a five-year-old child can be given no more than five grams of medicine, and a thirteen-year-old teenager is already thirteen grams.
Often, an enema with “Magnesia” is prescribed for babies to wash their intestines (in the instructions for use, magnesium sulfate is positioned as a very effective laxative). It requires one hundred milliliters of water and approximately thirty grams of powder.
Pregnant women
Expectant mothers may not worry if they are prescribed this drug. It is absolutely safe for the baby, and in many cases even saves his life. "Magnesia" is prescribed for women to relax the muscles of the uterus. If this is not done, then a miscarriage is possible.
With frequent and severe edema, the obstetrician can prescribe a pregnant "Magnesia" intravenously. She is put only under the supervision of a doctor in a hospital. The course of treatment depends on the state of health of the woman and the result.
Analogues of the drug
Replacing "Magnesia" with a truly effective drug is quite difficult. Therefore, there are not too many analogues in the medicine. The most common is "Kormagnesin", which is identical to the original in composition and mechanism of exposure.
Treatment Reviews
Patients often leave comments about their experience with the drug. For example, women often note the effectiveness of baths with "Magnesia" in the elimination of edema of the face and body. It usually takes about two months to get a lasting result. During this period, not only female beauty is restored, but also the nervous system.
Young mothers note that of all the proposed remedies that cope with constipation, "Magnesia" has shown itself to be the best. Those babies who are tormented by this delicate problem soon have normal stools.
Many elderly patients make tyubazh with "Magnesia". This contributes to the outflow of bile and the normalization of the patient's condition.
In their reviews, medical workers often write that with hypertensive crises, the drug solution is the best emergency tool to alleviate the symptoms of the disease.
Also in the comments are described cases of taking "Magnesia" in case of poisoning. In this case, it gave the necessary laxative effect and the patient's well-being improved in just a few hours.
Cons in the treatment of the drug in the reviews are not described. The only nuance noted by patients is the pain of the injection. Those who have a low pain threshold, the course of treatment caused a lot of discomfort. However, even such reviews pay attention to the effectiveness of Magnesia.