Medicines 'Magnesium carbonate' and 'magnesium sulfate'

Magnesium carbonate is a magnesium salt of an acid carbon. It looks like a colorless crystal. The connection is divided into the following types:

- magnesium carbonate;

- magnesium bicarbonate.

The substance found in nature a wide application in the form of magnesite (mineral). It is used in the food industry, in medicine. In addition, magnesium carbonate is added to rubber compounds for the production of insulation materials. If the substance is considered as a medicine, it should be noted its astringent, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic effect. In addition, magnesium carbonate replenishes the deficiency of magnesium in the human body. The substance is also a part of multivitamin preparations with microelements.

pharmachologic effect

Refers to magnesium preparations, is an antacid. It interacts with the acid of the gastric juice, forming magnesium chloride soluble and carbon dioxide. A small amount of the drug is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The medicine has a moderate laxative effect.

Magnesium is able to normalize and activate metabolic processes. It is a regulator of the processes of transport, storage, as well as energy utilization, the regulator of protein and nucleic acid synthesis, muscle ion balance.

Indications for use

Magnesium carbonate is assigned when:

- increased acidity of gastric juice;

- Magnesium deficiency, accompanied by sleep disturbance, body fatigue, muscle pain;

- intensive physical activity (sports).

With the rapid growth of children, the doctor can also prescribe this medication.

Side effects

During the reception of the remedy, side effects are possible: flatulence, eructation, diarrhea.

Contraindications to taking medication

With increased sensitivity to magnesium carbonate and in the presence of the disease "phenylketonuria", the drug is contraindicated.

Magnesium-containing medicines also include magnesium sulfate.

Description of the preparation

Magnesium sulphate is also called magnesia (bitter salt). Has a variety of effects on the body. When you take the inside of the absorbed badly. Acts as a laxative and choleretic agent. When parenteral administration of magnesium sulfate, there is a calming effect on the nervous system. Depending on the dosage, it has a hypnotic, sedative and narcotic effect.

The general calming effect of magnesium sulfate leads to a decrease in blood pressure. Particularly pronounced such an effect in patients with hypertension. Along with a decrease in pressure, symptoms of angina pectoris may decrease. The drug is excreted by the kidneys, while there is increased urination.

The agent can be produced in the form of a powder. Getting inside the body, it attracts water. In this process, the absorption of various substances is very slowed down or stopped altogether. The contents of the intestine dilute and increase in volume. Magnesium sulfate absorbs water from the walls of the intestines, resulting in reduced edema of the gastrointestinal tract. In this regard, the drug is able to have an anti-inflammatory effect, reduce pain, improve the patency of the intestines, the outflow of bile. Also, the drug prevents poisoning with poisonous substances and medicines.

Systematic and prolonged intake of magnesium sulfate can cause a drop in blood pressure. Therefore, with extreme caution, it should be used for people with hypotension. It is contraindicated to prescribe magnesium sulfate in the dehydration of the body, which can occur after a persistent and prolonged diarrhea.

Preparations "Magnesium carbonate" and "Magnesium sulfate" are taken only on doctor's prescription.