Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical)

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# Overview
Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) is a saline laxative that is FDA approved for the treatment of occasional constipation (irregularity).   Common adverse reactions include flushing, sweating, hypotension, depressed reflexes, flaccid paralysis, hypothermia..

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Uses for Oral Laxative
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
- For Soaking
- For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises.

### Directions
- do not exceed recommended daily dosage
- drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquie with each dose
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
- dissolve the dose in 8 ounces of water. Lemon juice may be added to improve the taste
- adults and children 12 years and over - 2 to 6 level teaspoons (10 to 30 grams) daily
- children 6 to under 12 years - 1 to 2 level teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) daily
- children under 6 years - consult a doctor
- Directions for Soaking
- Directions: Dissolve 2 cupfuls of this product per gallon of water. Apply with bandages or towelling for 30 minutes up to three times a day, or use as a soak or in bath. Use warm water for best results.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- Warnings for Soaking
- CAUTION: If prompt relief is not obtained or there is evidence of infection, discontinue use and consult your physician. Hot or warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician. Keep out of reach of children.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet
- abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
- already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): D
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Oral
- Topical

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) Storage in the drug label.

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Magnesium sulfate (oral, topical) Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

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