INTRODUCTION

MAGNEON contains Magnesium sulphate which belongs to the group of medicines called Fluids and Electrolytes. It is used to manage magnesium deficiency in the body. It can also be used to control and prevent seizure outbreaks (fits) among pregnant women who have severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia (serious pregnancy complication caused due to abnormally elevated blood pressure).

MAGNEON is suitable for use both in adults and in children and can also be used to restore magnesium levels in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition.

Before MAGNEON is administered to you, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have muscle weakness, or low blood calcium levels before receiving MAGNEON.

MAGNEON may decrease calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. To avoid this, your doctor will constantly monitor the electrolyte levels in your blood and adjust the dose accordingly. It may also cause nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache or drowsiness which usually resolves after few minutes of initiation of the therapy. However, inform your doctor if they worsen.

USES OF MAGNEON

• Manages magnesium deficiency
• Prevents and Restores magnesium loss in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition
• Prevents and Controls seizure outbreaks (fits) in pregnant women having pre-eclampsia or eclampsia

HOW MAGNEON WORKS

MAGNEON is a mineral supplement. It supplements your body with sufficient levels of magnesium which is required to maintain healthy nerves, bones, and muscles. It also regulates heartbeat and provides energy to the body by maintaining blood sugar levels. As a result, it prevents various complications associated with low blood magnesium levels such as nutritional deficiencies, nerve damage and seizure outbreaks.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

MAGNEON will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (as an intravenous infusion) or into the muscles (as an intramuscular injection). Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy, and frequency of administration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MAGNEON

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Pain and swelling at the site of injection:

Place an ice pack on the injected site. Do not move the affected area frequently. If the symptom worsens, consult your doctor.

Headache:

Try to take rest. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. If the symptom does not improve, consult with your doctor.

Drowsiness:

Try to rest and relax. Avoid driving or operating heavy tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Consult your doctor if your dizziness did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Before receiving MAGNEON, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used to relax muscles prior to a surgery (such as vecuronium, tubocurarine, suxamethonium)
• nifedipine or amlodipine (used in the management of high blood pressure and chest pain)
• diuretics (used to reduce edema and blood pressure by increasing urine output) Ex. furosemide, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide
• medicines that can reduce anxiety and induce sleep (Ex. diazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam, midazolam, phenobarbital, thiopental)
• digoxin, digitalis (used to manage heart disease)
• streptomycin, gentamicin, neomycin (used in the management of bacterial infection)
• morphine or codeine (used in the management of bacterial infection)
• barium (used in the diagnostic test while taking x-ray)

Overdosage:

MAGNEON will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep MAGNEON out of reach of children
• Store MAGNEON at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT MAGNEON

How does MAGNEON work?

MAGNEON is a mineral supplement. It supplements your body with sufficient levels of magnesium which is required to maintain healthy nerves, bones and muscles. It also regulates heartbeat and provides energy to the body by maintaining blood sugar levels. As a result, it prevents various complications associated with low blood magnesium levels such as nutritional deficiencies, nerve damage and seizure outbreaks.

Can MAGNEON cause hair loss?

MAGNEON has increased the ability to alter the pattern of a normal hair growth cycle. Although excessive hair growth and abnormal growth of eyelashes are more prevalent, they can also cause hair loss (alopecia) in some individuals. Consult your doctor for advice.

How long should I take MAGNEON?

Your doctor will decide the duration of therapy with MAGNEON for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

What happens when you forget to take MAGNEON?

MAGNEON will be given to you by a doctor or a trained healthcare professional. It’s unlikely for you to miss the dose. However, consult your doctor for advice if the recommended medication was not given to you.

What is the use of MAGNEON?

MAGNEON is a mineral supplement used to manage low magnesium levels in the body. It can also be used to control and prevent seizure outbreaks (fits) among pregnant women who have severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia (serious pregnancy complication caused due to abnormally elevated blood pressure).

Is MAGNEON safe?

MAGNEON is safe when used under proper medical supervision and at the prescribed doses.

Can MAGNEON cause low blood pressure?

Yes. The use of MAGNEON may cause low blood pressure (hypotension) in some individuals. Therefore, inform your doctor if you experience any signs of low blood pressure such as dizziness, lightheadedness, lack of energy, tiredness or slow heartbeat.

What precautions do I need to follow while taking MAGNEON?

Before MAGNEON is administered to you, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have muscle weakness, or low blood calcium levels before receiving MAGNEON.

How MAGNEON is administered?

MAGNEON will be given only by a doctor or by a trained healthcare professional into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscle (intramuscularly).

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Blood Calcium levels
• Blood Phosphate levels
• Blood Magnesium level