Asmag B to supplement magnesium deficiency. How to use? Can magnesium be overdosed?

Asmag B is a preparation used in magnesium deficiency. Magnesium participates in numerous protective mechanisms of the organism as well as in the development and mineralization of bones. Lack of this substance can cause muscle tremors, neurosis and anxiety. The drug also contains pyridoxine, which actively transports magnesium and extends its stay in the body. The preparation is in the form of tablets for oral administration and is issued without a prescription.

Asmag B (Farmapol)

SUBSTANCE 1 tablet contains: 0,3 g of magnesium aspartate (0,02 g of magnesium ions), 0,25 mg of pyridoxine

ACTION

Asmag B is a combined preparation containing vitamins and minerals.

Asmag B – indications and dosage

Asmag B is recommended to be taken in the case of magnesium deficiency in the body.

Using Asmag B

Asmag B is in the form of capsules for oral use. The drug should be taken after a meal.

1. Adults. 3 tabl. 4 × / d.
2. Kids. 1 tablet 2-3 × / d.

Asmag B and contraindications

Contraindications to taking Asmag B are:

1. allergy to any ingredient of the preparation,
2. atrioventricular conduction disorders,
3. severe renal failure (creatinine clearance <30 ml / min),
4. diarrhea.
5. bradycardia,
6. antibiotic therapy,
7. myasthenia gravis,
8. hypermagnesemia.

Asmag B – drug warnings

1. Patients with hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take Asmag B.
2. Asmag B should not be used by people with impaired kidney function.
3. Consult a physician before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
4. Taking too much medicine may have a laxative effect.
5. Consumption of the drug in accordance with the instructions does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.

Asmag B and other substances

Taking Asmag B with:

1. oral anticoagulants (hydroxycoumarin derivatives),
2. antibiotics from the tetracycline group,
3. preparations containing phosphates or compounds of calcium and iron

leads to a mutual reduction in absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

Asmag B – side effects

Taking Asmag B in more than the recommended dose may cause:

1. diarrhea
2. nausea,
3. vomiting.