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Magnes Tablets

Magnes Tablets

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Magnesium Lactate Hydrate›470mg / 1 tabletPyridoxine Hydrochloride›5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
대화제약(주)
Appearance
Yellow rectangular enteric-coated film tablet
Packaging
For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, For export - 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/blister x 10)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200301499 · Notified 2003.01.20

Summary

Main use
Improvement of fatigue and muscle cramps due to magnesium deficiency during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For magnesium deficiency, adults take 2 tablets at a time, 3 times a day with a large amount of water during meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
대화제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of fatigue and muscle cramps due to magnesium deficiency during pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • Fatigue during pregnancy
  • fatigue during breastfeeding
  • fatigue during illness
  • fatigue after illness
  • magnesium deficiency
  • muscle cramps
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Vitamin B6 is beneficial for replenishing strength during pregnancy and breastfeeding or during and after illness. It also helps with muscle cramps due to magnesium deficiency. Thus, Vitamin B6 aids in maintaining normal bodily functions and is used to support health recovery in various situations.

How to take

Adult dose

For magnesium deficiency, adults take 2 tablets at a time, 3 times a day with a large amount of water during meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergies to specific ingredients. Babies under 12 months old or patients with severely impaired kidney function should not take this medication. Patients with a genetic condition affecting lactose breakdown should not take this medication. During the use of this medication, phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, antacids, and drugs such as levodopa should not be taken together. If you are receiving treatment from a doctor or have issues with the heart, circulatory system, or kidneys, or if you have low protein levels, pregnant women should consult a specialist before taking this medication. This medication contains color additives Yellow No. 4 and Yellow No. 5, and individuals allergic to these components should be cautious. If red spots appear on the skin, or symptoms such as diarrhea, cardiac arrest, or central nervous system function impairment occur while taking this medication, stop use immediately and consult a specialist. Additionally, long-term high-dose use of pyridoxine can lead to nerve damage, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, swelling of the body, and heart problems may arise, necessitating immediate professional assistance. If taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene, potassium levels in the blood may increase, so caution is necessary. This medication should be strictly adhered to the prescribed dosage and administration, and if consuming tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea, it is advisable to avoid them before and after intake. When storing, keep it out of the reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry, and sealed place. Additionally, to prevent misuse and maintain quality, it is important not to transfer the medication to another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Cardiac arrest (halt in heart rhythm), central nervous system function impairment

Mild side effects

Red spots, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, swelling, sensory neuropathy, or neurological symptoms (peripheral nerve function disorders)

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphate, calcium salt preparations, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. Consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided when taken with tannin-containing teas, such as green tea or black tea.

Storage

This medication should be stored in an airtight container to prevent air exposure, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way maintains the effectiveness of the medication and allows for safe usage.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow rectangular enteric-coated film tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, For export - 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/blister x 10)]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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