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magnesium sulfate
Drug Name Form Strength Notes
Epsom Salt POWDER, COMPOUNDING -
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 40 mg/mL
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 50%
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 80 mg/mL-LR
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 2 g added to D5% 50 mL
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 4 g added to D5% 100 mL
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 20 mg/mL-D5%
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 20 g added to LR 500 mL
Magnesium Sulfate SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 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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