Uses of Magovite

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1. What is Magovite?

Magovite belongs to the group of Mineral and Vitamin drugs with the main ingredients being Magnesium lactate and Pyridoxine hydrochloride (a form of vitamin B6). Magovite is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets and packed in a box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets.

2. Uses of the drug Magovite

Ingredients Magnesium is a cation that is abundant in the intracellular matrix, which has the effect of reducing neuronal excitability and neuromuscular transmission.
When taking Magnesium sulfate, it will have a laxative effect because it is not absorbed when taken, so it will draw water into the intestinal lumen to balance osmosis, and at the same time stimulate the release of cholecystokinin - pancreozymin. Should cause accumulation of electrolytes and fluid in the small intestine, increasing the volume and increasing the stimulation of intestinal motility.
When magnesium sulfate injection has anticonvulsant effect in blood poisoning in pregnant women, treatment of premature birth or hypomagnesemia.
Magovite is indicated for the following cases:
Prevention and treatment of diseases caused by vitamin B6 deficiency Treatment of Mg deficiency, convulsions or muscle weakness Supplementing necessary nutrients for pregnant women Pregnant women, debilitated people or growing children... Magovite is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the ingredients Magnesium lactate and Pyridoxine hydrochloride or other ingredients in the drug. Patients with severe renal impairment have creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min. People with malignant tumors or with allergies, hypersensitivity

3. Usage – Dosage

The use of Magovite will be fully effective if used correctly, in the right dosage according to the advice and prescription of the doctor. You can refer to the use and dosage of Magovite below:
3.1. How to take Magovite tablets should be taken orally and should be taken with plenty of water. To avoid irritating the stomach, you should take the medicine after the main meal.
Do not break or crush the tablet to drink because it can reduce the effect of the drug. Note: Do not take the drug with alcohol, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee, fruit juice, carbonated water, it will affect the effect of the drug.
3.2. Dosage Severe Mg deficiency: take 6 tablets/24 hours and divided into 3 oral doses. Seizures: Take 4 tablets/24 hours, divided into 2 doses. Note: The dose of Magovite will depend on the patient's condition and the progression of the disease. Therefore, the above dosage is only a reference dose, to have the most appropriate dose, you should consult a professional doctor.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the prescribed time. Avoid taking a double dose, overlapping doses to make up for the dose will be counterproductive and may affect health.
Currently, there are no cases of overdose when taking Magovite. However, if in an emergency or there are abnormal signs after using the drug. Then you should contact a qualified doctor for advice or directly to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.

4. Side effects

The unwanted effects that patients may experience when using Magovite are: abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, digestive disorders, nausea, vomiting, rash, rash.
When experiencing side effects or unusual signs, the patient should stop taking the drug and notify the doctor immediately or go to the hospital for timely treatment.

5. Drug interactions

Avoid taking Magovite with medicines containing phosphates, Ca salts, or Levodopa. The pyridoxine in Magovite reduces the effect of Levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Magovite should be taken 3 hours apart from tetracycline. To avoid drug interactions that reduce the effectiveness of Magovite, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, traditional medicines, herbs, and dietary supplements. .

6. Attention and caution

In order to use Magovite drug safely and effectively, users need to pay attention and be careful with the following things:
Use the drug correctly, in the right dose, on time as prescribed by the doctor, pharmacist specialize. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose of the drug or stop taking it suddenly without the prescription of a doctor or pharmacist. For pregnant women and young children when taking the drug must be closely monitored and supervised by a qualified doctor. In addition to taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor, the patient also needs to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Full of nutrients, minerals and vitamins for the body.

7. How to preserve

To ensure the long-term use of Magovite and not to be degraded, lost or damaged, you should store the medicine in a dry place with a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, without sunlight. Note: Do not store the medicine in a humid place such as a refrigerator or bathroom.
The medicine should be kept in a place where small children can't see it and can't reach it. In order to prevent children from playing with drugs, taking the wrong medicine without a doctor's prescription can affect the health of the child.
If the medicine is damaged, expired or no longer used, you should not throw it in the toilet, but contact your doctor or local waste disposal company for instructions on safe disposal of the medicine. .
Through the information about the drug Magovite provided and shared in the above article, hopefully, it has helped people know the use of Magovite medicine. From there, use the drug properly, for the right purpose according to the prescription of a qualified doctor to achieve the best effect.

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