MAGNESIUM SULPHATE BP INJECTION 1G/10ML
Active substance: MAGNESIUM SULPHATE
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Package leaflet: information for the user
Magnesium Sulphate BP Injection 1g/10ml Magnesium Sulphate BP
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start are given this medicine. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
3.How Magnesium Sulphate Injection will be given
Your doctor will give Magnesium Sulphate Injection to you into a vein (intravenous). Adults, children and the elderly The usual dose is 35-50 mmol diluted in 1 litre of 5% Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP or 0.9%w/v Sodium Chloride Injection BP, given over a period of 12-24 hours. Patients suffering from kidney problems will need a reduced dose. If you are given too much or too little Magnesium Sulphate Injection As this medicine will be given to you whilst you are in hospital, it is unlikely that you will be given too much or too little, however, tell your doctor if you have any concerns.
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In this leaflet:
1. What Magnesium Sulphate Injection is and what it is used for 2. Before you are given Magnesium Sulphate Injection 3. How Magnesium Sulphate Injection will be given 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Magnesium Sulphate Injection 6. Further information
1. What Magnesium Sulphate Injection is and what it is used for
Magnesium Sulphate Injection is used to treat low levels of magnesium in the blood.
4.Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Magnesium Sulphate Injection can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Possible side effects include: shock, symptoms of which include sweating, fainting and a fluttering heartbeat slowed reflexes flushing temporarily low blood pressure low body temperature slow or irregular heartbeat feeling or being sick feeling thirsty drowsiness confusion muscle weakness slowed breathing coma If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or nurse.
2. Before you are given Magnesium Sulphate Injection
You should not be given Magnesium Sulphate Injection if: you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Magnesium Sulphate or to any of the other ingredients in this medicine, listed in section 6 of this leaflet. you suffer from heart problems you suffer from kidney failure Take special care with Magnesium Sulphate Injection if: you suffer from any any breathing problems you suffer from kidney problems If any of the above apply to you or your child please tell your doctor or nurse before you are given Magnesium Sulphate Injection Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Medicines which may interact with Magnesium Sulphate Injection include: CNS depressants (medicines that act on the nervous system to cause drowsiness) digitalis (a medicine used to treat heart problems) neuromuscular blocking drugs (medicines used to stop movement during surgery) barium (a medicine used when having an X-ray) nifedipine (a medicine used to treat high blood pressure) Pregnancy and breast-feeding Magnesium crosses the placenta and can cause muscle problems, low blood pressure and breathing problems in the baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or if you are breast-feeding, before being given Magnesium Sulphate Injection. Driving and using machines There are no known effects of Magnesium Sulphate Injection on driving and using machines.
5.How to store Magnesium Sulphate Injection
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. This Magnesium Sulphate Injection should not be used after the expiry date which is printed on the carton and ampoule label. The doctor or nurse will check that the expiry date on the label has not been passed before administering the injection to you. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store below 25C.
6.Further Information
What Magnesium Sulphate Injection contains The active substance is Magnesium Sulphate 10%w/v. The other ingredient is Water for Injections. What Magnesium Sulphate Injection looks like and contents of the pack Magnesium Sulphate Injection is a clear, colorless solution supplied in 2ml or 10ml ampoules. Each pack contains 10 ampoules. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd Bampton Road, Harold Hill Romford RM3 8UG England Date of last revision: PL 01883/6136R
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Magnesium Sulphate BP Injection 1g/10ml Magnesium Sulphate BP
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start are given this medicine. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
3.How Magnesium Sulphate Injection will be given
Your doctor will give Magnesium Sulphate Injection to you into a vein (intravenous). Adults, children and the elderly The usual dose is 35-50 mmol diluted in 1 litre of 5% Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP or 0.9%w/v Sodium Chloride Injection BP, given over a period of 12-24 hours. Patients suffering from kidney problems will need a reduced dose. If you are given too much or too little Magnesium Sulphate Injection As this medicine will be given to you whilst you are in hospital, it is unlikely that you will be given too much or too little, however, tell your doctor if you have any concerns.
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In this leaflet:
1. What Magnesium Sulphate Injection is and what it is used for 2. Before you are given Magnesium Sulphate Injection 3. How Magnesium Sulphate Injection will be given 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Magnesium Sulphate Injection 6. Further information
1. What Magnesium Sulphate Injection is and what it is used for
Magnesium Sulphate Injection is used to treat low levels of magnesium in the blood.
4.Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Magnesium Sulphate Injection can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Possible side effects include: shock, symptoms of which include sweating, fainting and a fluttering heartbeat slowed reflexes flushing temporarily low blood pressure low body temperature slow or irregular heartbeat feeling or being sick feeling thirsty drowsiness confusion muscle weakness slowed breathing coma If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or nurse.
2. Before you are given Magnesium Sulphate Injection
You should not be given Magnesium Sulphate Injection if: you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Magnesium Sulphate or to any of the other ingredients in this medicine, listed in section 6 of this leaflet. you suffer from heart problems you suffer from kidney failure Take special care with Magnesium Sulphate Injection if: you suffer from any any breathing problems you suffer from kidney problems If any of the above apply to you or your child please tell your doctor or nurse before you are given Magnesium Sulphate Injection Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Medicines which may interact with Magnesium Sulphate Injection include: CNS depressants (medicines that act on the nervous system to cause drowsiness) digitalis (a medicine used to treat heart problems) neuromuscular blocking drugs (medicines used to stop movement during surgery) barium (a medicine used when having an X-ray) nifedipine (a medicine used to treat high blood pressure) Pregnancy and breast-feeding Magnesium crosses the placenta and can cause muscle problems, low blood pressure and breathing problems in the baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or if you are breast-feeding, before being given Magnesium Sulphate Injection. Driving and using machines There are no known effects of Magnesium Sulphate Injection on driving and using machines.
5.How to store Magnesium Sulphate Injection
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. This Magnesium Sulphate Injection should not be used after the expiry date which is printed on the carton and ampoule label. The doctor or nurse will check that the expiry date on the label has not been passed before administering the injection to you. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store below 25C.
6.Further Information
What Magnesium Sulphate Injection contains The active substance is Magnesium Sulphate 10%w/v. The other ingredient is Water for Injections. What Magnesium Sulphate Injection looks like and contents of the pack Magnesium Sulphate Injection is a clear, colorless solution supplied in 2ml or 10ml ampoules. Each pack contains 10 ampoules. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd Bampton Road, Harold Hill Romford RM3 8UG England Date of last revision: PL 01883/6136R
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100mm Measurement Verification Bar
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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