What is magnesium B6?

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Magne B6 is a medicine to help supplement magnesium and vitamin B6 for the body, the drug is indicated in the condition of magnesium deficiency. So what disease does Magne B6 medicine treat and how to use it?

1. What is Magne B6?


Magne B6 drug belongs to the group of nerve tonics with active ingredients including:
Magne: This is a positive ion abundant in intracellular, has the effect of reducing excitability and conduction of neurons. In addition, magnesium also participates in many enzyme reactions. Normal magnesium levels in the body are usually > 17mg/L. Vitamin B6: This is a cofactor, which aids in the absorption of magnesium in the intestines and cells.

2. What diseases does Magne B6 treat?


Magne B6 is commonly used for magnesium and vitamin B6 deficiency with symptoms such as:
Fatigue Irritation Heart palpitations Sleep disturbances Digestive smooth muscle spasms Pain, muscle spasms, cramps Do not use Magne B6 drug in the following cases:
Severe renal failure with creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min. Do not use in combination with levodopa because of the presence of vitamin B6.

Magne b6 là thuốc gì? Magne b6 là thuốc dùng khi thiếu hụt magne và vitamin B6
Magne b6 là thuốc gì? Magne b6 là thuốc dùng khi thiếu hụt magne và vitamin B6

3. Magnesium B6 how to use


Magne B6 is usually taken orally. You should take the medicine with meals with plenty of water, for the tube form, you can mix 1 ampoule with half a glass of water to drink.
You need to take Magne B6 exactly as directed by your doctor and stop taking it when the magnesium level in your blood returns to normal.
Dosage of Magne B6:
Dosage of Magne B6 for adults:
Tablet form: Take from 6 to 8 tablets per day, divided into 2 to 3 times. Tube form: Drink 3-4 ampoules per day, divided into 2 to 3 times. Dosage of Magne B6 in children:
Children over 6 years old (weight > 20kg): Suitable for use in oral tablet form, 4-6 tablets per day. Children from 1 to 6 years old (weight > 10kg): Take 1 to 4 ampoules/day.

4. Note when using the drug Magne B6


You should not use Magne B6 when you are in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Magne B6 medicine. Severe renal impairment with creatinine clearance less than 30 mg/min. When you are suffering from acute diseases in the gastrointestinal tract, undergoing a colectomy, ileostomy, intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, appendicitis, abdominal pain. When using the drug Magne B6 you need to be careful with the following:
People with calcium deficiency must compensate for magnesium before adding calcium. The oral form of Magne B6 contains Glucose, so it is not suitable for people with Fructose intolerance syndrome, glucose malabsorption syndrome...

5. Side effects of the drug Magne B6


Magne B6 can cause some side effects including:
Vomiting and nausea. Metabolic acidosis, decreased folic acid. Gastrointestinal irritation causing abdominal pain, diarrhea. Hypermagnesemia in patients with renal failure. Numbness, tremor of the extremities, decreased postural sensation when using 200mg B6/day for a long time, but these side effects will decrease when the drug is stopped.

Magne b6 cách dùng đúng nhưng vẫn có thể gây tác dụng phụ buồn nôn cho người bệnh
Magne b6 cách dùng đúng nhưng vẫn có thể gây tác dụng phụ buồn nôn cho người bệnh

6. Magne B6 drug interactions with other drugs


Some drugs when used together with Magne B6 can affect the therapeutic effect of the drug or vice versa.
Magne B6 drug reduces the effect of tetracycline antibiotics and some other drugs such as Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Ofloxacin...), trientin... In case of need to be used together, the drugs should be taken separately. at least 3 hours apart. Avoid combining Magne B6 with drugs containing phosphates and calcium salts because these substances inhibit the absorption of magnesium in the small intestine. Do not take Magne B6 with Levodopa because vitamin B6 will reduce the effect of levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson's. However, if levodopa-carbidopa is used, this interaction does not occur. Magnesium crosses the placenta and the concentration of the drug in the placenta is equivalent to that in the blood. To date, there have not been many studies on the adverse effects of magnesium on the fetus. However, magnesium should only be used in pregnant women when clearly needed.
Magnesium and vitamin B6 are said to be compatible with breastfeeding women. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B6 for lactating women is 20mg/day (equivalent to 4 tablets or 2 ampoules).
Above is the important information about the drug Magne B6. Patients can consult more and consult a doctor before using.

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