Magnetab Tablets: Relieve Magnesium Deficiency & Support Overall Health
Description:
Magnetab tablets provide a convenient and effective way to replenish your body’s magnesium levels. Each tablet contains 34mg of magnesium in the form of magnesium lactate dihydrate, along with 5mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6). This unique combination helps address various symptoms associated with magnesium deficiency, including:
- Nervousness & Irritability: Magnesium plays a crucial role in regulating mood and nerve function.
- Anxiety & Sleep Disturbances: It promotes relaxation and restful sleep.
- Fatigue & Muscle Cramps: Magnesium is essential for energy production and muscle function.
- Gastrointestinal Discomfort: It helps alleviate cramps and promote digestive health.
Indications for Use:
Magnetab tablets are indicated for the treatment of confirmed magnesium deficiency, both isolated and associated with other deficiencies.
Dosage & Administration:
- Adults: Take 6-8 tablets per day, divided into 2-3 doses.
- Children over 6 years (weighing over 20 kg): Take 4-6 tablets per day, divided into 2-3 doses.
Take tablets with meals and a glass of water. Stop treatment immediately after magnesium blood levels normalize.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Pregnancy: Clinical experience suggests no adverse effects on fetal development. However, use only under medical supervision.
- Lactation: Magnesium passes into breast milk, so avoid use during breastfeeding.
Driving & Operating Machinery:
Magnetab does not impair driving ability or the use of machinery.
Precautions:
- Severe Deficiency & Malabsorption: Intravenous magnesium may be necessary.
- Calcium Deficiency: Address magnesium deficiency before taking calcium supplements.
- Increased Magnesium Needs: Increased needs arise with frequent laxative use, alcohol consumption, and intense physical/mental stress.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Overdose: Prolonged high doses (over 200mg/day) can lead to sensory neuropathy.
- Children Under 6: Contraindicated.
Drug Interactions:
- Levodopa: Contraindicated due to pyridoxine’s inhibition of levodopa activity.
- Phosphates & Calcium Salts: May impair magnesium absorption.
- Tetracyclines: Maintain at least a 3-hour gap between taking tetracyclines and Magnetab.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients
- Severe renal failure (creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min)
- Hypermagnesemia, vitamin B6 hypervitaminosis, myasthenia gravis
- Children under 6 years
- Concurrent levodopa administration
- Moderate renal failure (increased risk of hypermagnesemia)
Composition:
Each tablet contains:
- Active ingredients:
- Magnesium lactate dihydrate: 334 mg (equivalent to 34 mg magnesium)
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride: 5 mg
- Excipients: Sodium starch glycolate (type A), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose
Overdose:
- Symptoms: Lower blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, central nervous system depression, electrocardiogram changes, respiratory depression, coma, cardiac arrest, anuric syndrome.
- Treatment: Rehydration, forced diuresis, hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis for renal failure.
Side Effects:
- Rare: Allergic reactions, including skin reactions.
- Uncommon: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flatulence.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
Purchase Magnetab Tablets:
Order Magnetab tablets online or find them at your local pharmacy. Use the search terms “Magnetab tablets” to locate the product.
Disclaimer:
This information is for general knowledge purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance.