Chloromag Prescribing Information

Chloromag Description

Magnesium Chloride Injection is a sterile solution of
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate in Water for Injection
q.s. Each mL contains Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
200 mg, Sodium Chloride 9 mg, Benzyl Alcohol 1% as
a preservative, Water for Injection, q.s. pH adjusted
with Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide. Total
osmolarity equivalent to 2951 mOsm/L.
Contains 1.97 mEq of Mg++ and Cl- per mL.
The structural formula is MgCl2•6H2O.

Indications and Usage for Chloromag

As an electrolyte replenisher in magnesium
deficiencies.

Contraindications

Magnesium Chloride Injection should not be administered
if there is renal impairment, marked myocardial disease
or to comatose patients.

Warnings

Do not use if a precipitate is present.

Related/similar drugs

lisinopril, metoprolol, aspirin, propranolol, Plavix, Brilinta, magnesium oxide

Precautions

The usual precautions for parenteral administration
should be observed. Administer with caution if flushing
and sweating occurs. A preparation of a calcium salt
should be readily available for intravenous injection
to counteract potential serious signs of magnesium
intoxication. As long as deep tendon reflexes are active
it is probable that the patient will not develop respiratory
paralysis. Respiration and blood pressure should be
carefully observed during and after administration of
Magnesium Chloride Injection.