Magnesium Chloride
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Magnesia Muriatica, Magnesium Chloride
- Brand Names
- Magnesia Muriatica, Magnesium Chloride
- Dosage Form
- POWDER
- Product Type
- BULK INGREDIENT
Description
DESCRIPTION Magnesium Chloride Injection is a sterile solution of Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate in Water for Injection q.s. Each mL contains Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate 200 mg, Sodium Chloride 9 mg, Benzyl Alcohol 1% as a preservative, Water for Injection, q.s. pH adjusted with Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide. Total osmolarity equivalent to 2.951 mOsm/mL. Contains 1.97 mEq of Mg ++ and Cl - per mL. The structural formula is MgCl 2
What Is Magnesium Chloride Used For?
INDICATIONS As an electrolyte replenisher in magnesium deficiencies.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For intravenous infusion: 4 grams in 250 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, at a rate not exceeding 3 mL per minute. Serum magnesium levels should serve as a guide to continued dosage.
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
ADVERSE REACTIONS Flushing, sweating, sharply lowered blood pressure, hypothermia, stupor and ultimately respiratory depression.
Warnings and Precautions
WARNING Do not use if a precipitate is present.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Magnesium Chloride Injection should not be administered if there is renal impairment, marked myocardial disease or to comatose patients.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with magnesium chloride. It is also not known whether magnesium chloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Magnesium Chloride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Magnesium Chloride Injection 200 mg/mL (20% w/v). NDC 67457-134-50 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial. Individually boxed. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC Morgantown, WV 26505 Manufactured by: Mylan Institutional Galway, Ireland 1084L101 Revised: 10/2021 MI:MAGNIJ:R4
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