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magnesium sulfate

magnesium sulfate
Brand names: Epsom Salt
Form Strength
POWDER, COMPOUNDING -
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 40 mg/mL; 50%; 80 mg/mL-LR
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 2 g added to D5% 50 mL; 4 g added to D5% 100 mL; 20 g added to LR 500 mL; 20 mg/mL-D5%; 120 mg/mL-D5%


Additional Information:
Drug Name Common Side Effects

magnesium sulfate

  • stomach pain
  • GI: nausea/vomiting
  • change in heart rhythm

Electrolyte Replacement in ICU: Policy 901.6058

Peripartum administration of IV magnesium for tocolysis or pre-eclampsia, see Policy 900.3028

Restrictions may be implemented during a critical shortage of injectable magnesium sulfate. See 900.6600


Last updated: Feb. 28, 2022







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