Chemical formula: MgSOâ‚„ Molecular mass: 120.368 g/mol PubChem compound: 24083
Magnesium sulfate is a saline purgative. It can be employed locally in various inflammatory conditions, due to its osmotic action.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A06AD04 | Magnesium sulfate | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AD Osmotically acting laxatives |
| A12CC02 | Magnesium sulfate | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A12 Mineral supplements → A12C Other mineral supplements → A12CC Magnesium |
| B05XA05 | Magnesium sulfate | B Blood and blood forming organs → B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions → B05X I.V. solution additives → B05XA Electrolyte solutions |
| D11AX05 | Magnesium sulfate | D Dermatologicals → D11 Other dermatological preparations → D11A Other dermatological preparations → D11AX Other dermatologicals |
| V04CC02 | Magnesium sulfate | V Various → V04 Diagnostic agents → V04C Other diagnostic agents → V04CC Tests for bile duct patency |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE 20% w/v Solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| EPSOM SALTS BP Crystals or Crystalline Powder | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Magnesium sulfate is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)
Mexico (MX)
New Zealand (NZ)
Poland (PL)Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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