What is Magnesium used for? 6 - instructions for use

Magnesium B6 is a drug intended to replace the deficiency of magnesium and vitamin B6 in the body and to correct the violations due to the lack of these substances. Everyone knows that our health directly depends on adequate provision of the body with vitamins and trace elements. But not always all the necessary substances can be obtained with food. Vitamin complexes and biologically active additives, which fill the deficiency of the most important minerals, come to the rescue. One such drug is Magnesium B6.

Benefits of Magnesium B6 for the body

The role of magnesium in the body can not be overemphasized, it is this microelement that helps maintain the normal functioning of vital organs - the heart, liver, kidneys, musculoskeletal system. Its deficit immediately affects the general state of health and provokes sleep disorders, fits of weakness, muscle pains, increased nervous excitability and anxiety, leading to mental and physical fatigue.

The daily demand for magnesium is as follows:

• for women - 300 mkg;
• for men - 350 mg;
• for children - from 150 to 200 mg.

Separately it is necessary to allocate such category, as pregnant and feeding women. During the period of gestation the daily requirement for magnesium increases to 925 mg, and during lactation reaches its maximum -1250 mg.

What is Magnesium B6 for and what role does the element play in the body on the basis of which this drug is created?

We list the main functions of magnesium in the body:

1. this substance is involved in the synthesis of proteins;
2. activates the processes of cell regeneration and renewal;
3. promotes elimination of toxins, allergens and other harmful substances;
4. has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system;
5. normalizes the level of cholesterol in the blood;
6. is involved in phosphorus metabolism;
7. supports the work of the heart muscle;
8. is used to prevent urolithiasis.

It is magnesium that controls the transmission of nerve impulses, prevents the development of atherosclerosis, normalizes metabolism, relieves nervous tension. This is the main microelement necessary for the uninterrupted and stable operation of the heart, therefore preparations with its content are prescribed for cardiovascular diseases, as well as for arterial hypertension.

A successful supplement is vitamin B6, which is included in the preparation. It enhances the therapeutic effect of magnesium, improves its absorption from the digestive system and accelerates penetration into tissues and cells. In addition, vitamin B6 also normalizes the functions of the nervous system, strengthens blood vessels and supports the work of the heart.

Magnesium B6: release forms

To date, the drug is available in three dosage forms:

• Magne B6 tablets. There are different options for packaging - 30 and 50 pieces of tablets. Each contains 470 mg of magnesium lactate + auxiliary substances. The tablets are biconvex, in a white film shell, oval.
• In addition, they produce tablets Magnesium B6 Forte, whose composition is somewhat different. Their basis is magnesium citrate, pyridoxine + auxiliary substances. Pack a drug of 15 pieces in aluminum blisters. The pack can contain 2 or 4 blisters with tablets.
• Solution for oral administration in ampoules of 10 ml - a transparent liquid of brown color with the smell of caramel. The contents of one ampoule is equivalent to 10 mg of magnesium. Ampoules of 10 pieces are packed in cardboard inserts and placed in packs.

When is Magnesium B6 assigned?

The main indication for the use of the drug is a deficiency of magnesium, confirmed by laboratory tests. The reason for calling a doctor should be anxious states, indicating a lack of this element - increased nervousness, fatigue, insomnia, pain and tingling in the heart, heart rhythm disturbances, muscle pains or gastrointestinal spasms.

This drug is prescribed in the complex therapy of heart failure, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, excess cholesterol or a tendency to thrombosis. In the treatment of neurological pathologies, Magnesium B6 also becomes a drug of choice - a neurologist can prescribe it in the therapy of neuroses, depressive states, with sleep disorders or manifestations of vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Magnesium and pregnancy

Magnesium B6 during pregnancy protects the nervous system of the expectant mother and helps her to endure the baby without problems. This element is necessary for proper intrauterine development of the fetus, with its lack, the risk of developing hypoxia increases. This element of a pregnant woman can receive from food. For example, magnesium is rich in buckwheat and oatmeal, legumes, dried fruits. But if, the amount of magnesium coming with food is not enough, you will have to take additional medications on its basis. Magnesium B6 during pregnancy is prescribed with the following complaints:

• mood swings, irritability, insomnia, the effect of stress factors;
• weakness, severe fatigue;
• marked toxicosis, the threat of early termination of pregnancy;
• intestinal colic;
• cramps of calf muscles;
• numbness of the limbs, hair loss.

Magnesium is also prescribed in the last months of pregnancy if the fetus moves too much. This indicates an oxygen starvation, and taking the most important trace element helps to eliminate this problem and cope with hypoxia.

Magnesium B6 for children

For children, preparations with magnesium are prescribed with increased nervous excitability, propensity to neurotic reactions, problems with sleeping, unreasonable fears and anxiety. Such symptoms indicate a lack of an element in the body. In this case, parents are advised to bring the child to the examination and, upon confirmation of the diagnosis, start taking the drug Magnesium B6 or its analogues.

Magnesium B6 Forte, the basis of which is magnesium citrate, is recommended for use in children with rapid mental and nervous exhaustion, as well as in toddlers suffering from acidosis.

Contraindications

As with any drug, the drug with magnesium has a number of contraindications to use. Magnesium B6 can not be administered under the following conditions:

• severe renal failure;
• individual intolerance of the drug components;
• children's age( up to 6 years);
• fructose intolerance;
• glucose-galactose insufficiency syndrome;
• phenylketonuria.

With special care, the drug is prescribed with moderate renal failure. Another restriction is the ban on simultaneous intake of levodopa with magnesium preparations. An important clarification concerns the use of the drug in children. Babies younger than 6 years Magnesium B6 can be administered as a solution for oral administration, while taking a tablet form of medication is prohibited.

Instruction for use

Doctor's consultation

Instructions for use Magnesium B6 prescribes to take medicine while eating with a sufficient amount of liquid( at least 200ml).The standard daily dosage for an adult is from 6 to 8 tablets, for a child( from 6 years) - from 4 to 6 tablets. This dose is divided into two or three doses. If magnesium is deficient, up to 6 tablets a day is prescribed during pregnancy, 2 tablets a day for prophylaxis.

Solution Magnesium B6 is designed for oral administration. Before using it, the tip of the ampoule should be broken, pour the solution into a cup and drink while eating, with a glass of water. The standard dose for adults per day is 3 to 4 ampoules, for children - 1-3 ampoules.

The optimal dose should be recommended by the doctor individually, based on the results of laboratory tests confirming the lack of magnesium in the body. The length of the course of therapy is also set by the doctor, on average, the drug should be taken for a month.

Side effects of

Taking Magnesium B6 can cause side effects from the immune system. They show allergic reactions, rashes on the skin. Possible negative manifestations of the digestive system, which are accompanied by nausea, flatulence, stool disorder, abdominal pain. But they arise quite rarely and quickly disappear after the drug is discontinued.

If you experience alarming symptoms and feel unwell while taking Magnesium B6, you should immediately inform your doctor about this in order to decide whether it can be used again.

In normal kidney function, an accidental overdose of magnesium is not terrible. But with renal pathologies, toxic reactions develop, accompanied by vomiting, a drop in pressure, and respiratory depression. In severe cases, even a cardiac arrest is possible. Therefore, before prescribing the drug, it is necessary to clarify whether the patient has contraindications to the use and identify co-morbidities.

Analogues and price of

Among the analogues of Magnesium B6, the following popular drugs can be named:

• Magnelis B6;
• Magnum;
• Magnefar B6;
• Magnesium B6 Evalar.

Analogs usually cost an order of magnitude cheaper and have some differences in composition.

Price Magnesium B6 in pharmacies depends on the firm of the manufacturer, the form of release, the region of sale. On average, the cost of Magnesium B6 tablets( 50pcs) is 280 rubles, ampoules( 10 pcs) - from 360 rubles. In spite of the fact that this drug is dispensed from the pharmacy network without a prescription, it is necessary to consult a doctor before buying and applying it, since the use of the medicine in some pathologies can lead to unpredictable consequences.

Reviews about the application of

Reviews of the product Magnesium B6 are generally positive. Patients and doctors note the beneficial effect of the medication on the nervous and cardiovascular system and suggest that its administration avoids the further progression of many pathological conditions and helps improve overall health.

Review No. 1

Recently, I began to notice that in certain situations( often stressful) there is a rapid heartbeat, there is dizziness and a sense of lack of air.

I thought that there were heart problems, but the survey showed that I should not worry, my heart is healthy. But they found a lack of magnesium in the body, which was the reason for the deterioration of well-being.

The doctor ordered me Magnesium B6, took this remedy for a month. In the first days of administration, incomprehensible spasms in the abdomen arose several times. But then the state stabilized. Now I feel fine, I do not notice any disturbing manifestations or disturbances of my heart rhythm.

Angelina, Moscow

Review No. 2

Constant stress at work, conflict situations in the family, which became too frequent, thoroughly depleted the nervous system. I became excessively irritable, could break down at any trifle, say a lot of unpleasant words, and then long reproach myself for being unrestrained.

Further - more, began to feel pain in the heart, irregular heartbeats, there were anxious, even panic conditions. I went to see a doctor, but after the examination I did not find anything serious. The cardiologist said that the heart as a whole is healthy, there are no special abnormalities, and the neurologist, having listened to complaints, ordered me a drug Magnesium B6.The pharmacy offered a choice of ampoules or tablets.

I took the pills, they are more convenient to take. In day it was necessary to drink on 8 tablets, each time washing down the next dose a glass of water. In the end, after a week of treatment, I felt better - it became much calmer, uncomfortable symptoms from the heart disappeared. Now fully recovered and resistance to stress has increased. A good drug, I recommend.

Constantine, Yekaterinburg

Review No. 3

My doctor recommended taking Magnesium B6 on late pregnancy. The child was very restless, constantly moved, especially at night, so I could not sleep and suffered a lot because I did not get enough sleep. I took the drug according to the scheme appointed by the doctor, and soon the kid began to behave much calmer, and I finally managed to sleep peacefully.

Julia, St. Petersburg