Magnesium Sulfate Drug Classification. Magnesium sulfate is used for short term relief of constipation. Serum magnesium is poor reflection of repletion status as the majority of magnesium is intracellular. Not all external uses for magnesium sulfate have been approved by the fda. Magnesium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
May contain sulfuric acid and or sodium hydroxide for ph adjustment. Multi ingredient medications containing magnesium sulfate. In the us magnesium sulfate magnesium sulfate systemic is a member of the following drug classes. Adenocaine pf drug class es. Topical astringents magnesium sulfate topical is used in the treatment of. Serum concentrations may be transiently normal for a few hours after a dose is given therefore aim for.
Magnesium sulfate is a laxative and soaking solution.
May contain sulfuric acid and or sodium hydroxide for ph adjustment. Uses for magnesium sulfate. Laxatives minerals and electrolytes miscellaneous anticonvulsants and is used to treat barium poisoning hypomagnesemia seizure prevention and ventricular arrhythmia. Epsom salt should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Topical astringents magnesium sulfate topical is used in the treatment of. Magnesium sulfate is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.