Magnesium Sulfate-Sodium Chloride (injection)

Generic name: magnesium sulfate (injection) [ mag-NEE-see-um-SUL-fate ]
Brand name: Magnesium Sulfate-Sodium Chloride
Drug classes:Laxatives, Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 11, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Magnesium Sulfate-Sodium Chloride?

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.

Magnesium Sulfate-Sodium Chloride injection is used to treat hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium in your blood).

Magnesium Sulfate-Sodium Chloride injection is also used to prevent seizures in pregnant women with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, or toxemia of pregnancy.

Magnesium Sulfate-Sodium Chloride injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

If possible before you receive Magnesium Sulfate-Sodium Chloride, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease, a stomach or intestinal disorder, or if you are dehydrated. Also tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or caffeine drinks regularly, if you smoke, or if you use any street drugs.

Before taking this medicine

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or caffeine drinks regularly, if you smoke, or if you use any street drugs. These factors can affect the way Magnesium Sulf...