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Phebra Magnesium Sulfate 50% Concentrated Injection 2.5g/5mL x 10 Vials

Phebra Magnesium Sulfate 50% Concentrated Injection is a sterile, preservative-free injectable solution used in hospital and clinical settings for the correction of acute magnesium deficiency and for specific emergency medical indications. Each 5mL vial contains 2.5g magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (500mg/mL) in water for injections, providing a highly concentrated form of magnesium therapy.

This pack contains 10 single-use glass vials, each designed for parenteral administration under medical supervision.

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Active Ingredient

• Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate 2.5g/5mL (500mg/mL) – A mineral electrolyte essential for cellular function, neuromuscular transmission, and cardiovascular stability.

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Indications (Reasons to Use)

• Emergency treatment of severe hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium levels).

• Adjunct therapy in eclampsia for the prevention and control of seizures.

• Management of certain cardiac arrhythmias associated with magnesium deficiency.

• As a tocolytic in preterm labour under specialist supervision.

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Reasons Not to Use

• Hypersensitivity to magnesium sulfate or formulation components.

• Severe renal impairment unless closely monitored.

• Heart block or myocardial damage without close clinical oversight.

• Not for unsupervised self-administration—hospital or clinical use only.

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Advantages

• Concentrated formulation reduces injection volume.

• Sterile, preservative-free vials ensure safety.

• Multiple vials (10 pack) for hospital and emergency stock.

• Widely recognised and trusted in emergency and obstetric care.

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Disadvantages

• Requires professional administration (IV or IM).

• Risk of overdose or toxicity if not carefully monitored.

• May cause side effects such as flushing, sweating, hypotension, or slowed reflexes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is Phebra Magnesium Sulfate injection used for?
It is used to correct low magnesium levels, manage eclampsia seizures, treat certain arrhythmias, and occasionally in obstetric care.

Q2: How is it administered?
By intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection, strictly under medical supervision.

Q3: Can patients use this at home?
No. It is intended for hospital or clinical use only under trained healthcare professionals.

Q4: Are there any risks with magnesium sulfate injections?
Yes. Side effects may include flushing, low blood pressure, nausea, or slowed reflexes if administered too rapidly or in excess. Monitoring is essential.

Q5: Why is the concentration so high?
The 50% concentration allows delivery of a therapeutic magnesium dose with minimal injection volume, particularly important in emergency settings.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.

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