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Usamagsium contains the main active ingredients, Magnesium Lactate Dihydrate and vitamin B6. Usamagsium is used in the treatment of magnesium deficiency cases such as alcoholism, excessive or prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, malnutrition, etc. The following article will help you better understand the uses of Usamagsium.
1. What is Usamagsium?
Ingredients:
Each film-coated tablet contains:
Magnesium lactate dihydrate ............. 470 mg Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride). .........5 mg Excipients: Low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Alginic acid, Copovidone, Sodium starch glycolate, Colloidal anhydrous silica, Hydrogenated castor oil, Magnesium stearate, Opadry II white Category: Vitamins and minerals
Dosage form: Tablets
Manufacturer: Dp Ampharco U.s.a Joint Stock Company
2. Uses of the drug Usamagsium
2.1 Indications Usamagsium is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of cases of magnesium deficiency (single or combined deficiency with other minerals) such as alcoholism, vomiting or excessive or prolonged diarrhea, malnutrition, magnesium malabsorption, neuromuscular hyperexcitability, asthenia. Treatment of dysfunction of anxiety attacks associated with hyperventilation (visceral seizures). 2.2 How to use - Dosage of the drug Usamagsium How to use:
Usamagsium film-coated tablets for oral use.
Dosage:
Adults and children > 12 years old:
Severe magnesium deficiency: Take 2 tablets/time, 3 times a day. Seizures: Take 1-2 tablets/time, 3 times a day. Children under 12 years old: Take 1 tablet/time. 2 or 3 times a day.
Note: When there is a calcium deficiency, it is necessary to compensate for magnesium before calcium compensation.
The above dosage is for reference only. The specific dose depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose, you need to consult your doctor or healthcare professional.
2.3 Overdose, missed dose and treatment Overdose:
When taking an overdose of the drug can cause symptoms of an overdose of Magnesium or Vitamin B6:
Overdose of magnesium can cause arrhythmias, hypotension, Slow breathing, severe cases can lead to coma, death. Long-term use of high doses of Vitamin B can cause toxicity on the nervous system. Stop taking the medicine and notify your doctor immediately if you take an overdose or miss the recommended dose. Missed dose:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Note that double the prescribed dose should not be taken.
3. Side effects of the drug Usamagsium
Uncommon :
May cause digestive disorders such as diarrhea, abdominal pain. When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using it and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment. Note:
Before using the drug you need to carefully read the instructions for use and refer to the information below.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. Severe renal impairment with creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min. Precautions for use:
Do not take with any other medicine containing magnesium or vitamin B6. When there is an accompanying calcium deficiency, it is necessary to compensate for magnesium before calcium replacement. Use with caution in patients with renal impairment, consult a physician before use. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No data have been reported.
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy : This drug should be used in pregnant women only when clearly needed. Magnesium and Pyridoxal cross the placenta. When administered to pregnant women, the fetal heart rate should be monitored and should be avoided within 2 hours before delivery.
Lactation: Because magnesium is excreted in breast milk, the drug should not be used by women who are breastfeeding.
4. Drug interactions
Avoid using Usamagsium in combination with preparations containing phosphate and calcium, which inhibit the absorption of magnesium in the small intestine. In the case of combination therapy with oral tetracycline, the two drugs must be taken at least 3 hours apart. Do not combine with Levodopa because the effect of Levodopa is inhibited by Vitamin B6.
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