MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTS (ORAL)
(Magnesium Glucoheptonate (Magnesium Rougier), Magnesium Gluconate, Magnesium Oxide)Standard Prescription
magnesium gluconate/glucoheptonate/oxide __mg PO__(frequency) (__mg elemental Mg++ /kg/24 hr)
Dosages
Hypomagnesemia:
10-20 mg elemental Mg++ /kg/dose PO daily to QID. Max: 2000 mg/doseMechanism of Action
Electrolyte supplement
Forms Supplied
Mg++ refers to elemental magnesium
Magnesium Glucoheptonate:
oral solution: 100 mg/mL (5 mg Mg++/mL) (Rougier)
Magnesium Glucoheptonate:
oral solution: 100 mg/mL (5 mg Mg++/mL) (Rougier)
Magnesium Gluconate:
tablet: 500 mg (approx. 28 mg Mg++)Magnesium Oxide:
tablet: 420 mg (approx. 253 mg Mg++)Comments
1000 mg elemental magnesium = 83 mEq = 42 mmol.
Large doses may cause diarrhea.
IV replacement may be more appropriate for severe hypomagnesemia.
Use with caution in renal failure.
Large doses may cause diarrhea.
IV replacement may be more appropriate for severe hypomagnesemia.
Use with caution in renal failure.
References
44, 253, 645
Last Edited
2023-05-12 07:18:58