"Magne B6" - a drug that replenishes magnesium deficiency

One of the medicines, whose action is aimed at replenishing the necessary amount of magnesium contained in the body - "Magne B6". The composition of this drug includes vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and magnesium. Magnesium is one of the most important elements that ensure the normal functioning of cells. It participates in many metabolic reactions, for example, in muscle contraction and in the regulation of nerve impulse transmission. The third part of the amount of magnesium contained in the body accumulates in the bone tissue. In the body, it comes with food from consumed foods. Therefore, as a result of malnutrition or compliance with any diet, magnesium deficiency may occur. Lack of it also happens with increased need for it, for example, during pregnancy or lactation.

Vitamin B6 is involved in many metabolic processes, thanks to which magnesium is better absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and penetrates into the cells.

The drug "Magne B6" is prescribed for people who have a deficiency of magnesium. In this case, there may be a defect in itself, or it may be provoked by other deficient states. Magnesium deficiency in the body is accompanied by various symptoms: small sleep disorders, increased irritability, frequent palpitations, stomach or bowel spasms , tingling in the muscles, spasms and muscle pains, fatigue. All these symptoms should disappear or at least decrease after a month of taking the drug Magne B6. If this does not happen, then take this drug is inappropriate. You just need to change the treatment.

The "Magne B6", like any other drugs, has its own contraindications for use. They are as follows:

- phenylketonuria;

- renal failure (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml / min.):

- Children under 6 years of age (safety and efficacy of drug administration at this age not established);

- special sensitivity to the components that make up the medicament;

- malabsorption syndrome of galactose and glucose, lactase deficiency (due to lactose in the drug);

- in case of concurrent administration of levodopa;

- with caution the drug is taken with moderate renal failure, t. There is a possibility of hypermagnesemia development.

It can be found by taking the drug "Magne B6", side effects. These include allergies (including skin reactions), as well as disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea, flatulence. Most often, these side effects are due to a prolonged use of the drug, taking it at the maximum dose, with the simultaneous use of several drugs, as well as in case of individual intolerance of the components. All these side effects with further administration of the drug can lead to quite serious consequences. Therefore, it is better to stop drinking "Magne B6" immediately after their detection.

Take this drug should be strictly prescribed by the doctor dosage. In case of an increase in the norm of the drug, there can be an overdose. If the kidneys normally perform their functions, then no toxic reactions occur, but if the functions are violated, magnesium poisoning can occur.

An overdose can be recognized by the following symptoms: vomiting and nausea; Low blood pressure; Stop or paralysis of the heart, difficulty breathing; The reduction of reflexes and the suppression of the nervous system; Anuria; Changes on the ECG - a more rare heartbeat or rhythm disturbance.

When an overdose of a magnesium drug is usually prescribed such treatment: forced diuresis, rehydration. Also, a person with renal insufficiency needs peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis.