Medication "Magnesium citrate" refers to the pharmacological group of antacids and adsorbents. Used to replenish the body with magnesium. The product is produced in the form of a powder for internal use and tablets.
Pharmacological action
Preparations "Magnesium citrate" allow you to compensate for the lack of magnesium in the body, normalize metabolic processes. Magnesium is a very important element for life and is found in all tissues. It is necessary for the normal functioning of cells, participates in many metabolic reactions, promotes the formation and consumption of energy. The drug reduces the excitability of neurons and inhibits neuromuscular transmission, participates in enzymatic reactions, acts as a calcium antagonist. Means "Magnesium Citrate" is well absorbed, has excellent tolerance. The human body needs 300 mg of magnesium per day to function properly.
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed for general magnesium deficiency, as well as for a lack of a substance resulting from physical and mental stress,taking alcohol, laxatives.
Contraindications and side effects of the drug "Magnesium Citrate"
It is forbidden to take medicine for hypermagnesemia, hypersensitivity. In general, the drug is well tolerated. However, sometimes the use of the drug in large quantities can lead to diarrhea.
Means "Magnesium Citrate": price, method of application and dosage
The medicine needs to be taken orally. The daily amount of the drug is 0.3-0.45 g. During use, 150 mg of the drug must be dissolved in 200 ml of water. At high loads, frequent use of alcohol and laxatives, the dosage of the medication must be increased. The cost of the drug is up to 100 rubles.
Medical applications
Medicines "Magnesium citrate" are used in medicine in two ways: for the treatment and prevention of diseases and for clinical diagnostic purposes. In the latter case, we are talking about the use of single high doses of the drug (more than 10 g) as a safe and effective laxative. This allows the patient's intestines to be prepared for colonography.
The drug is used for the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis, compensation of hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia. In general, Magnesium Citrate has been used in medicine for more than half a century for the prevention of kidney stones, for research in obstetrics, and for colds. In some cases, the drug is used to treat bronchial asthma, restless legs syndrome, as well as to normalize the mineral composition andbone density.
Industrial applications
As a food supplement "Magnesium Citrate" is used as an acidity regulator. The substance is added to chocolate and cocoa products, nectars, fruit juices, jellies, marmalades, jams and other products. The tool is used in cooking, added to beer, pasta, prepared meats, whey cheeses, canned fruits and vegetables.
