Magnesium Optopan capsules, 50 pcs

Area of application

This mineral preparation is used in cases of magnesium deficiency, especially if this leads to disorders of muscle activity such as neuromuscular disorders or leg cramps.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each capsule contains 250 mg of magnesium oxide, which is equivalent to 150.7 mg of magnesium ions.The following excipients are also included: microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, macrogol, magnesium stearate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, polyoxyethylene monostearate, 6.2 mmol total magnesium ions and 1 mmol total sodium ions.

Contraindications

The preparation must not be taken if you are allergic to magnesium oxide or any of the other ingredients or if you have severe kidney dysfunction.

Dosage

Always take the medicine exactly as described or after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.The usual dose for adults is one capsule each morning and evening, corresponding to a total daily dose of 301.6 mg magnesium ions.Magnesium must not be taken if kidney function is severely impaired.

If you have taken more than you should, no special measures need to be taken if your kidney function is intact, as excess magnesium is excreted via the kidneys.Do not take a double dose if you forget to take a dose.

If you have any further questions about use, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

The capsules should be taken with plenty of liquid shortly before meals.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the product.There is no experience with the treatment of children and adolescents, therefore use in children is not recommended.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 medicine can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Based on long-term experience, no effects on male and female fertility are expected.

Notes

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

Other

Soft stools can be the result of taking high doses of magnesium.If disruptive diarrhea occurs, the daily dose should be reduced.If you consume higher amounts of magnesium over a longer period of time, regular checks of the magnesium levels in the blood should be carried out, especially if you have impaired kidney function.