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magnesium sulfate

Restricted Medications IV

Brand names: Epsom Salt

Form	Strength
POWDER, TOPICAL	454 g
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE	1 g/2 mL
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS	1 g/100 mL; 2 g/50 mL; 4 gm/50 mL; 40 g/1,000 mL

Display Anticonvulsants, Miscellaneous Class: 281292

High Alert Drug : Policy

Medication comments:

High Alert Drug: magnesium sulfate 50%
• Located in separate lidded container in dispensing cabinet. • Labeled MAGNESIUM SULFATE 50% (CONCENTRATED) in large red lettering.
High Alert Drug: magnesium sulfate IV
• Pre-mixed IV solution • Policy for monitoring requirements in relation to dosing

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	CCU, OR, PACU, CCL, ED	PCU	2N (Tele)	1N (Tele), 3N (Tele)	Med/Surg (1N w/o Tele, 3N w/o Tele, 4N, 5N)	BirthPlace	SNF	ICS	OPS
magnesium sulfate IVPB, IV infusion	Y (≤ 4 gm)	Y (≤ 4 gm, ≤ 2 gm/hr)	Y (≤ 4 gm, ≤ 2 gm/hr)	Y (≤ 4 gm, ≤ 2 gm/hr)	Y (≤ 4 gm, ≤ 2 gm/hr)	Y (IVPB ≤ 6 gm)	Y (IVPB ≤ 1 gm)	Y (≤ 4 gm, ≤ 2 gm/hr)	Y (≤ 4 gm, ≤ 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)

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2025

Therapeutic Interchange Policy magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)

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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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