Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Rarely, Magnesium Sulphate Injection causes diarrhoea. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of diarrhoea is still unknown. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay. 

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Magnesium Sulphate Injection is used to treat severe acute asthma. It is safe and effective Magnesium Sulphate Injection to treat and prevent asthma in acute cases in adult as well as children.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Magnesium Sulphate Injection contains magnesium sulfate it works by multiple mechanisms. It retains fluid in the colon, causing distention and increase peristalsis movement in the gut. It also slows down the heart rate and prolonged conduction time. Magnesium Sulphate Injection restores the normal levels of magnesium in patients who have a magnesium deficiency. It also depresses CNS, blocks peripheral neuromuscular transmission causes an anticonvulsant effect.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Magnesium Sulphate Injection as advised by your doctor. Oral dosage form (tablet) should be taken with food to avoid gastrointestinal complication. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypercalcemia, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, and hypermagnesemia.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Magnesium Sulphate Injection is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as hypothermia, drowsiness, visual disturbance, and low BP. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.