• Located in separate lidded container in dispensing cabinet. • Labeled MAGNESIUM SULFATE 50% (CONCENTRATED) in large red lettering.
Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring. (KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes
magnesium sulfate IVPB, IV infusion
Y (up to 4gm)
Y (up to 4 gm, not to exceed 2 gm/hr)
Y (up to 4 gm, not to exceed 2 gm/hr)
Y (up to 4 gm, not to exceed 2 gm/hr)
Y (IVPB up to 6 gm)
Y (IVPB up to 1 gm)
Y (up to 4 gm, not to exceed 2 gm/hr)
Y (up to 4 gm, not to exceed 2 gm/hr)
Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.
Non-Formulary Agent
Formulary Equivalent
magnesium oral supplements
magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) dose adjust down to nearest tablet size (nearest 400 mg)
• Labeled MAGNESIUM SULFATE 50% (CONCENTRATED) in large red lettering.
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
IVPB, IV infusion
(up to 4gm)
(up to 4 gm,
not to exceed
2 gm/hr)
(up to 4 gm,
not to exceed
2 gm/hr)
(up to 4 gm,
not to exceed
2 gm/hr)
(IVPB up to 6 gm)
(IVPB up to 1 gm)
(up to 4 gm,
not to exceed
2 gm/hr)
(up to 4 gm,
not to exceed
2 gm/hr)