"Magnesium Citrate": application in medicine

The drug "Magnesium Citrate" refers to the pharmacological group of antacids and adsorbents. Used to replenish the body with magnesium. The preparation is in the form of a powder for internal use and tablets.

pharmachologic effect

Preparations "Magnesium citrate" allow to fill the lack of magnesium in the body, normalize the exchange processes. Magnesium is very important for vital activity and is found in all tissues. It is necessary for the normal operation 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. The "Magnesium Citrate" is well absorbed and has excellent tolerability. For normal work, the human body needs 300 mg of magnesium per day.

Indications for use

Medication is prescribed with a general deficiency of magnesium, as well as with a lack of substance formed as a result of physical and mental stress, alcohol intake, laxatives.

Contraindications and side effects of the drug Magnesium Citrate

It is forbidden to take medicine for hypermagnesia, hypersensitivity. In general, the medicine is well tolerated. However, sometimes the use of the drug in large quantities can lead to diarrhea.

"Magnesium Citrate": price, method of application and dosage

The medicine needs to be taken inside. The daily amount of the drug is 0.3-0.45 g. During consumption, 150 mg of the drug must be dissolved in 200 ml of water. At high loads, frequent intake of alcohol and laxatives, the dosage of the drug should be increased. The cost of the drug is up to 100 rubles.

Application in medicine

Preparations "Magnesium citrate" are used in medicine in two areas: 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 medicament (more than 10 g) as a safe and effective laxative. This allows you to prepare the patient's intestine for colonography. The drug is used for the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis, compensation for hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia. In general, the tool "Magnesium Citrate" has been used in medicine for more than half a century for the prevention of kidney stones, for obstetric studies, for cold ailments. In some cases, the drug is used for the therapy of bronchial asthma, restless legs syndrome, and also for the normalization of mineral composition and bone density.

Industrial applications

As a food additive, "Magnesium Citrate" is used as a regulator of acidity. The substance is added to products made of chocolate and cocoa, nectars, fruit juices, jellies, marmalades, jams and other products. Means used in cooking, add to beer, pasta, meat semi-finished products, whey cheeses, canned fruits and vegetables.