Cofactor in many enzymatic reactions in the body involving protein synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism. Actions on lipoprotein lipase found to be important in reducing serum cholesterol and on sodium/potassium ATPase in promoting polarization (e.g. neuromuscular functioning).
Therapeutic use
Correction or prevention of hypomagnesemia. Dietary supplement.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Reproduction studies not conducted. Magnesium crosses placenta. Magnesium found in breast milk.
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation. Renal impairment. Myocardial disease. Coma.
Warnings and precautions
Use with extreme caution in myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular disease. Use with caution in renal impairment (accumulation might lead to magnesium intoxication). Solutions may contain aluminum (toxic levels might occur following prolonged administration in premature neonates or in renal impairment). Electrolyte abnormalities (hypokalemia or hypocalcemia) possible along with magnesium deficit. Magnesium toxicity can lead to fatal cardiovascular arrest and/or respiratory paralysis.