Everyone knows that the human body is a complex self-regulating system, for the normal functioning of which a whole set of vitamins and minerals is needed. Among the vital substances can be attributed to magnesium, the lack of which adversely affects our health. After reading this article, you will learn how to make up for the deficiency of this element with the help of such drugs as vitamin-mineral complexes.
What is magnesium for?
In the body of every adult, about 30 grams of this substance is contained. Moreover, the bulk of this amount is concentrated in the cells of the bone tissue and only a small fraction is contained in the muscles. This element is needed for the full functioning of the nervous and muscle tissues. It is he who is responsible for reducing neuromuscular excitability. A lack of magnesium can cause the development of arterial hypertension, a decrease in blood flow in the microvasculature and an increase in the resistance of blood vessels. To compensate for the deficiency of this element, special Magnesium Plus vitamins were developed.
Release forms and composition
The drug is made in the form of round flat cylindrical tablets in white. Sometimes tablets with a slight specific odor may have a faint yellowish-greenish tint. The composition of effervescent white tablets “Magnesium plus” includes such components as:
- magnesium lactate - 200 mg;
- magnesium carbonate - 100 mg;
- pyridoxine (vitamin B6) - 2 mg;
- folic acid - 20 mcg;
- cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) - 1 mcg.
Pharmacological features of the drug
Magnesium deficiency often manifests itself in the form of problems with the digestive tract (cramps, bloating, diarrhea and pain), heart rhythm failures (tachycardia and extrasystole), neuropsychiatric disorders (anxiety, sleep problems and irritability) and neuromuscular disorders (cramps, cramps, trembling, and even muscle weakness).
Vitamin B6, which is part of the Doppelherz Asset: Magnesium Plus, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the gums, teeth and bones, and also stimulates the normal functioning of the nervous system. For example, folic acid and vitamin B12 are actively involved in most enzymatic reactions.
Indications for use
Like any other similar vitamin-mineral complexes, this drug has a whole set of indications for use. It is recommended to take it in conditions associated with a lack of magnesium and accompanied by symptoms such as:
- violation of the normal functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, manifested in the form of bloating, tingling, diarrhea, cramping and pain;
- heart rhythm failures, including tachycardia and extrasystole;
- problems of a neuromuscular nature, including asthenia, apathy, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, insomnia and other sleep disorders.
Contraindications to the use of the drug “Magnesium plus”
The price of this drug is not too high, so it is available to the vast majority of our compatriots. However, this does not mean at all that you can take these vitamins uncontrollably, because they, like any other pharmaceutical product, have a number of rather serious contraindications, which you should definitely familiarize yourself with before using it.
So, “Magnesium plus” can not be used for children under the age of six. This drug is prohibited for people suffering from hypersensitivity to any of the components of the complex, individual lactose intolerance, renal failure, lactase deficiency, glucose-lactose malabsorption, phenylketonuria and hypermagnesemia.
With extreme caution, taking Magnesium Plus, the price of which varies between 140-228 rubles, should be considered for patients with moderate renal impairment and pregnant women. Future mothers need to take this drug exclusively as prescribed by the attending physician. During lactation, it is better to completely refuse to take magnesium, since it is able to penetrate into breast milk.
Side effects
With prolonged intake or overdose of Magnesium Plus vitamins, the risk of the appearance and further development of hypermagnesemia significantly increases. The earliest symptoms of this disease are blurred speech, vomiting, low blood pressure, weakness, nausea, shortness of breath, and headache. In patients with kidney failure, dizziness may be added to the above symptoms. If you experience one or several symptoms at once, you should stop taking the drug as soon as possible and consult your doctor immediately. As a rule, such patients are recommended forced diuresis and rehydration.
Special recommendations
“Magnesium plus” is indicated for increased magnesium demand associated with severe physical and mental stress, laxative drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption.
This drug reduces the effect of oral anticoagulants and the absorption of iron. In addition, its pyridoxine contributes to the inhibition of levodopa activity. Phosphates and calcium salts slow down the absorption of magnesium in the digestive tract, while magnesium itself reduces the absorption of tetracycline. Therefore, at least three hours should elapse between doses of preparations containing these substances.
It is recommended to store the drug in a dry place, reliably protected from direct sunlight at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.