Question: how many grams of magnesium sulfate are required?
Answer: The maintenance dose used in adults ranges from 8 to 24 mEq (1 to 3 g) daily; for infants, the range is 2 to 10 mEq (0.25 to 1.25 g) daily. In severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, the total initial dose is 10 to 14 g of magnesium sulfate.