Magnesium parenteral as high dosage
Magnesium deficiency when it causes muscle disorders and oral therapy is not possible.
The dosage depends on the severity of the magnesium deficiency.
For intramuscular (i.m.) and intravenous (i.v.) application (injection). The intramuscular injection has to be applied deep. The intravenous injection has to be applied slowly while the patient is lying (the first 3ml in three minutes).
The injection of one ampoule should be repeated with one to two days inbetween. A treatment for several weeks is recommended.
One ampoule (5 ml) contains 500 mg magnesium-D-gluconate (as magnesiumgluconate · X H20 515,46 – 568.18 mg), (= 1.2 mMol = 2.4 mVal = 29.2 mg magnesium). For other ingredients, please refer to the direction for use.
magnerot® 500 Injekt. Active substance: magnesium-D-gluconate 500 mg/5 ml solution for injection. Therapeutic indications: Magnesium deficiency when it causes muscle disorders and oral therapy is not possible. If you have any questions about risks and side effects, please read the patient information leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist. Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, 71034 Böblingen
10 ampoules à 5 ml solution for injection: PZN 2606899