Magnesium Sulfate
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Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulfate
Injection, USP 50%
2.03 mM/mLof Magnesium Sulfate (magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate injection) injection) heptahydrate
Osmolarity 4.06 mOsmol/mL
MUST BE DILUTED PRIOR TO IV ADMINISTRATION
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP (50%) for IV and IM use is a sterile concentrated solution of magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate injection) injection) USP. Each mL contains: magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate injection) injection) (heptahydrate) 500 mg, which provides 4.06 mEq each of magnesium (Mg++) and sulfate (SO4=), water for injection q.s. The pH (5.5 - 7.0) is adjusted with sulfuric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. The solution contains no bacteriostatic agent or other preservatives. The molecular formula is MgSO4•7H2O and the molecular weight is 246.47.
Last reviewed on RxList: 8/11/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Magnesium Sulfate Information
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