Magnesium sulfate is a medication used to manage and treat multiple clinical conditions and holds several on and off-label uses. Here are some of the uses of magnesium sulfate:
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Constipation: Magnesium sulfate is used for short-term relief of constipation.
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Soaking solution: It is also used as a soaking solution to relieve minor sprains, bruises, muscle.
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Magnesium deficiency: Magnesium sulfate is used to treat magnesium deficiency.
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Convulsions during pregnancy: Magnesium sulfate is used to treat convulsions during pregnancy.
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Nephritis in children: Magnesium sulfate is used to treat nephritis in children.
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Tetany: Magnesium sulfate is used to treat tetany.
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Prevention of seizures in eclampsia/preeclampsia: Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent and treat seizures during pregnancy in people with high blood pressure disorders, such as preeclampsia or eclampsia.
Magnesium is very important for the normal functioning of cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart. Usually, a well-balanced diet provides normal blood levels of magnesium. However, certain situations cause your body to lose magnesium faster than you can replace it from your diet.
