MAGNESIOCARD 5 mmol Plv.z.Her.e.Lsg.z.Intake, 100 pcs

Area of application

This preparation is a mineral preparation that is used to treat magnesium deficiency.It is used if there is a proven magnesium deficiency and this is the cause of disorders of muscle activity, such as neuromuscular disorders or leg cramps.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The active ingredient of this preparation is magnesium L-aspartate hydrochloride 3-water in an amount of 1229.6 mg, which corresponds to 121.5 mg of magnesium ions.Additionally, one dose contains 5 mmol of magnesium ions.Citric acid (anhydrous), macrogol 6000, saccharin sodium salt, sucrose (3.2 g), lemon flavor and sodium ions (23 mg) are included as excipients.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to magnesium aspartate hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.The preparation should also not be used in cases of severe kidney dysfunction with a glomerular filtration rate of less than 30 ml/min or if the body is dehydrated (exsiccosis).

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The dosage depends on the extent of the magnesium deficiency and is determined by the doctor.The recommended average daily dose is 0.185 mmol magnesium (4.5 mg) per kg of body weight.In chronic and severe acute magnesium deficiency conditions, the daily dose can be increased to 0.37 mmol magnesium (9 mg) per kg body weight.

The recommended dosage for adults and adolescents aged 15 and over is the contents of one sachet (corresponding to 121.5 - 364.5 mg magnesium) 1 to 3 times a day.Children aged 4 - 14 years should take the contents of one sachet (corresponding to 121.5 - 243.0 mg magnesium) once or twice a day.Children aged 1 - 3 years should receive the contents of one sachet (corresponding to 121.5 mg magnesium) once a day.This medicine should not be used in children under 1 year of age.

The drug should be used with caution in mild to moderate renal impairment.The duration of use also depends on the extent of the magnesium deficiency and is determined by the doctor.

Intake

Mix the contents of one sachet in half a glass of water, tea or fruit juice and drink the entire contents of the glass.The medicine should be taken before meals to improve absorption into the bloodstream.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.Caution is required when using magnesium preparations if there is mild to moderate impairment of kidney function.The therapy should be closely monitored by the doctor.As a precaution, use in children aged 1 - 3 years should be closely monitored and the dosage should be reduced or the preparation temporarily discontinued if diarrhea occurs.There is no sufficient experience with use in children under 1 year of age.The medicine should therefore not be used in children under 1 year of age.

No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.The preparation can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if the doctor considers it necessary.Experience with more than 1000 pregnancy outcomes does not indicate a risk of malformations or effects of magnesium on male or female fertility.Magnesium had no effects on breastfed newborns/infants of treated mothers.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.