Magnesium B6 analogues are cheaper. Price, reviews

To replenish the magnesium deficiency in the body, it is recommended to take the drug Magnesium B6. This drug has a positive therapeutic effect on the cardiovascular system, and also improves the functioning of the brain and central nervous system. With a lack of magnesium in the human body, neuromuscular disorders occur. For example, limb tremors, muscle spasms, seizures.

Magnesium B6 helps reduce the likelihood the occurrence of insomnia, tachycardia, irritability, diarrhea and extrasystoles. The cost of the drug is in the range of 616-980 rubles, which is why many patients are looking for cheaper analogues.

Before buying the drug, it is recommended to consult with your doctor and study the instructions for use to make sure that there are no contraindications, thereby reducing the likelihood of developing side reactions.

Magnesium B6 contains magnesium lactate and pyridoxine hydrochloride. A medication is produced in tablet form. The drug is sold in blisters of 30 or 50 pcs. The use of Magnesium B6 is justified in case of an unbalanced diet, as well as with frequent stress, increased mental stress and during the period of bearing a child. Moreover, the drug has not only positive, but also negative characteristics.

Advantages	Flaws
Improves phosphorus metabolism.	High price.
Promotes more active production of enzymes that are necessary for the stable functioning of internal organs.	The drug should not be taken by children under 6 years of age.
Protects brain cells from external negative factors.	There is a risk of developing an allergic reaction.
Improves the work of the heart muscle.	In 2 out of 100 patients, the drug causes bronchospasm.
Stimulates the production of red blood cells.
Helps normalize blood cholesterol levels.
Regulates the processes of nervous excitement.

Magnesium B6 (it is recommended to choose cheaper analogs in cases where the patient is shown long-term use of the drug for replenishment in the body magnesium deficiency with chronic fatigue and lack of energy) should be taken regularly during the period of gestation, but the daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets. For children over 6 years old, the drug is recommended to take 1 tablet in the morning and in the evening.

At the same time, Magnesium B6 is not prescribed for those patients who have been diagnosed with hypermagnesemia, severe hypotension, or chronic form of renal failure. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy without a prescription.

If you need to increase the concentration of magnesium in the body, but to achieve the desired result requires long-term therapy, then it is recommended to choose an equally effective drug from the category of analogues. Some medicines are absolute analogues and can completely replace the original. But other drugs are characterized by a similar principle of action on the body, but have a different composition.

Compositional analogs

Therapists and pediatricians do not recommend choosing medicines on their own with a lack of magnesium in the body, since an incorrectly selected remedy can provoke the development of complications. The modern pharmaceutical industry produces several analogues of the drug Magnesium B6 at once, which are not only cheaper, but also have an identical composition.

Magnelis B6

This preparation contains the same ingredients as Magnesium B6. When used correctly, the medicine helps to get rid of magnesium deficiency. The drug should be taken with caution in those patients who have been diagnosed with moderate renal failure, since there is a high likelihood of hypermagnesemia. Magnelis B6 and Magnesium B6 have identical contraindications. The likelihood of adverse reactions is 3-5%

In this case, the patient will be disturbed by the following symptoms:

• Stool disorder.
• Flatulence.
• Nausea, vomiting.
• Discomfort in the epigastric region.

To achieve a positive therapeutic effect, adults and children over 14 years of age are recommended to take Magnelis B6 3 times a day, 3 tablets. For the treatment of children from 6 to 14 years old, the dosage of the drug should be reduced to 6 tablets per day, which should be divided into 3 doses. The therapeutic course should be discontinued after normalization of the concentration of magnesium in the blood plasma. The drug costs 320-480 rubles.

Magnikum

This drug is a Ukrainian-made vitamin complex. The composition and indications for use of Magnikum are exactly the same as those of Magnesium B6.

Among the contraindications, the following diseases and conditions can be distinguished:

• Hypersensitivity of the body to the components of the drug.
• Severe myasthenia gravis.
• Stool disorder.
• Arterial hypotension. This is a syndrome of low blood pressure.
• Atrioventricular block.
• Hypervitaminosis B6.
• Parkinson's disease. It is a slowly progressive neurological disease of a chronic nature, often seen in older people.
• Severe renal failure.

Magnicum differs from Magnesium B6 in that it is used in pediatrics to treat children over 12 years of age. To achieve a positive therapeutic effect, it is recommended to take the drug in the morning and in the evening, 1 tablet each. The duration of treatment is determined by a qualified doctor on an individual basis. Magnikum costs 215-320 rubles.

Magnemax

This drug helps to replenish magnesium deficiency in the body, which is responsible for the permeability of cell membranes, as well as for the excitability of nerve and muscle tissue. Vitamin B6 is necessary for a person to ensure vital processes, as well as for the metabolism of nutrients.

Magnemax contains lactose in its composition, which is why it is recommended to abandon the use of this drug by those patients who have individual lactose intolerance or have previously been diagnosed with glucose-galactose malabsorption. In isolated cases, the drug provokes the occurrence of disorders in the work of the digestive tract. For example, stool disturbance, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite. At the same time, Magnemax and Magnesium B6 have identical side reactions and indications for use.

It is recommended to take the medication before meals, be sure to drink plenty of non-carbonated water. In 97% of cases, patients are prescribed 2 tablets of Magnemax in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening. After 7 days, the dosage must be reduced by starting to take 1 tablet in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening. The treatment should last 4 weeks. The drug costs 215-490 rubles.

Magwith

Magnesium B6 can be replaced with Magvit, which has already established itself in traditional medicine as a high-quality and cheap analogue. The tool has an identical composition, but has a wider spectrum of action.

Laboratory studies have shown that Magvit is effective not only in the treatment of hypomagnesemia, but also in the complex therapy of the following diseases:

• Angina pectoris.
• Heart rhythm and conduction disorders.
• Atherosclerosis.
• Postinfarction condition.

Magwit and Magnesium B6 are available in tablet form. The drugs differ in the symptoms that a patient may experience in case of an overdose.

Magwith	Magnesium B6
Decrease in blood pressure indicators to a critical level	Nausea, vomiting
Stopping the flow of urine into the bladder	Stool disorder
Inhibition of conditioned reflexes	Increased body temperature
Difficulty breathing	Headache attacks
Disruption of the digestive tract	Numbness in the limbs
Coma	Confusion of consciousness
Heart failure	Fainting

It is recommended to take Magvit 1 tablet 3 times a day. The maximum daily dosage is 6 tablets. The duration of the therapeutic course must be checked with the attending physician. The drug costs from 244 to 340 rubles.

Magnesium Plus

Magnesium B6 (it is recommended to buy cheaper analogs only at trusted points of sale in order to reduce the risk purchase of counterfeit pharmaceuticals) can be replaced with a medication Magnesium A plus. Both drugs have identical composition, pharmacological properties, as well as indications and contraindications.

Magnesium Plus differs from Magnesium B6 only in the application scheme. To achieve a positive therapeutic effect, adults and children over 12 years old should dissolve 1 tablet in 150 ml of water in the morning.

For the treatment of children from 6 to 12 years old, it is recommended to use 1⁄2 tablet. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the attending physician on an individual basis. Magnesium Plus costs 190-280 rubles.

Magnelek

This drug helps to increase the concentration of magnesium in the blood, so that it is possible to overcome increased irritability, anxiety, eliminate spasms in the gastrointestinal tract and muscle cramps. Magnelek is a common analogue of Magnesium B6, since both drugs have an identical composition, and also have similar indications, contraindications and possible side effects.

The difference lies in the more affordable price of the first drug, and also in the fact that in case of an overdose, Magnelek provokes the occurrence of more severe symptoms (for example, an anomaly ECG, coma, cardiac arrest, anuric syndrome, respiratory paralysis), due to which, to normalize the patient's condition, rehydration or forced diuresis. If the patient has previously been diagnosed with renal failure, then peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis will be needed to eliminate the symptoms of an overdose with the drug.

Adult patients take the drug at a dosage of 100 mg / 10 mg, 1 tablet 3 times a day. If Magnelek was purchased at a dosage of 50 mg / 5 mg, then 2 tablets should be taken in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. For the treatment of children over 6 years old, it is recommended to use the drug at the rate of 10 to 30 mg / 1 kg of body weight. It is recommended to divide the correctly calculated dosage into 3 doses. The standard therapeutic course is designed for 1 month. Magnelek costs 280-390 rubles.

Magnefar B6

This is a drug with a complex principle of action. Magnefar B6 contains magnesium, which is a cation. This substance is necessary for the body for proper metabolism. Magnefar B6 and Magnesium B6 are characterized by an identical composition, as well as a list of indications and contraindications.

The difference is that Magnefar B6 in isolated cases provokes an exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. It is recommended to take the drug 2 tablets in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening. The drug should be taken orally with plenty of still water.

In the annotation to the drug Magnefar B6, the manufacturer indicated that if a patient uses a large dose of a drug, the consequences may be unpredictable.

There is a risk of the following symptoms:

• Discoordination.
• Attacks of nausea.
• A significant decrease in heart rate.
• Diarrhea.
• Confusion of consciousness.
• Migraine.
• Discomfort in the epigastric region.
• Distortion of the results of the electrocardiogram.
• Heart failure.

Self-medication is prohibited, as it can be life-threatening.

Numerous reviews confirm that in order to replenish magnesium levels in the body, patients prefer take exactly Magnefar B6, since it is cheaper than Magnesium B6, and also has a similar principle actions. The average price of the drug in Moscow pharmacies is in the range of 340-470 rubles.

Action analogs

Magnesium B6 (analogues can be found cheaper in any pharmacy, so long-term treatment of hypomagnesemia will not be so expensive) can be replaced with drugs that have a different composition, but have a similar therapeutic effect on the patient's body the effect. If, in order to achieve a positive result in the fight against chronic pathologies, it is necessary to undergo a combined therapy, then it is preliminarily recommended to consult a qualified doctor in order to avoid side effects reactions.

Asparkam

This drug belongs to the category of those medications that regulate metabolic processes. Asparkam contains magnesium and potassium aspartate as an active ingredient. Among the auxiliary substances are: calcium, talc, starch. The use of this medication is advisable when there is a lack of potassium and magnesium in the body. Asparkam is effective for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, as well as for ventricular premature beats.

In the annotation to the drug, the following indications for use are additionally indicated:

• Epilepsy.
• Intracranial pressure.
• Gout.
• Edematous syndrome.
• Glaucoma.
• Meniere's disease.

The similarity between the drugs Asparkam and Magnesium B6 is not only in the principle of their action, but also in contraindications. But the side reactions in Asparkam are more pronounced.

Asparkam	Magnesium B6
The appearance of ulcers on the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum	Inhibition of the activity of the respiratory center
Diarrhea	Fainting
Itching of the skin	Frequent migraine attacks
Dizziness	Chills
Dyspnoea	General malaise
Internal bleeding	Lower limb tremor
Vein thrombosis	Short-term decrease in visual acuity
Increased sweating	Burning skin
Vomit	Nausea
Dry mouth	Swelling of soft tissues
Muscle weakness
Phlebitis
Lower blood pressure

In case of an overdose of the drug Asparkam, there is a risk of developing hyperkalemia, which is accompanied by arrhythmia, muscle weakness. In severe cases, the death of the patient is not excluded. At the same time, Asparkam (unlike Magnesium B6) has a wider list of indications for use, and is also available not only in the form of tablets, but also in the form of a solution for injection. The drug is prohibited for use in pediatrics.

Asparkam tablets are recommended to be taken 3 times a day, 2 pcs. The duration of treatment is determined on an individual basis, since it all depends on the patient's condition and the presence of concomitant chronic diseases. Asparkam compares favorably with Magnesium B6 at a more affordable price, since it costs between 40-190 rubles.

Cardiomagnet

As an active substance, the preparation contains acetylsalicylic acid.

The auxiliary components include:

• E528.
• Corn starch.
• Magnesium stearate.
• MCC.
• Potato starch.
• E1520.
• Methylhydroxyethylcellulose.
• Talc.

Cardiomagnet differs from Magnesium B6 in that it can only be purchased with a prescription.

The following indications for use are indicated in the annotation to the drug:

• Prevention of the development of thrombosis after undergoing invasive interventions on the blood vessels.
• Prevention of the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• Unstable angina
• Prevention of recurrent transient ischemic attack.
• Acute form of myocardial infarction.
• Replenishing the level of magnesium in the body.

With regular use, the drug Cardiomagnyl helps to improve the functioning of the brain and central nervous system (as does Magnesium B6).

In this case, the drug should not be taken in the presence of the following diseases and conditions:

• Hypersensitivity of the body to salicylates.
• Acute form of heart failure.
• Peptic ulcer.
• Severe renal failure.
• Children's age (up to 15 years old).

A safe treatment regimen can only be drawn up by the attending physician based on the collected anamnesis, taking into account the general condition of the patient. The standard dosage of the drug involves the use of 75 mg of the drug once a day. The maximum daily dosage is 150 mg. Cardiomagnet costs 120-436 rubles.

Blagomax

This medication is a high quality B complex of vitamins. Blagomax is recommended to be taken as a dietary supplement.

The preparation contains the following components:

• Microcrystalline cellulose.
• Inositol.
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride.
• Niacin.
• Folic acid.
• Cyanocobalamin.
• Calcium D-Pantothenate.
• Riboflavin.

The drug has the same indications and contraindications as Magnesium B6.

It is recommended to take Blagomax in the morning, 1 capsule per day. The standard course of therapy is designed for 1.5-2 months. To strengthen the immune system, the drug can be taken throughout the year, but between courses it is necessary to take a break for 20-40 days. This complex of B vitamins costs from 230 to 360 rubles, which is much less than the average price of Magnesium B6.

Glycine Biocor

This is the most affordable analogue of the drug Magnesium B6. Glycine is an amino acid that is actively used by the body for the production of proteins. With regular use, the drug improves the conduction of nerve impulses, stimulates the work of all organs and systems. Vitamins B1 and B6, as well as aminoacetic acid, are included in the composition of the drug as active substances. To enhance the therapeutic effect of the drug help: calcium stearate, talc, thickener gum arabic.

Glycine Biocor has the same indications as Magnesium B6. But at the same time, Glycine is prohibited from using during pregnancy and lactation. The drug should be taken in the morning and evening with meals, 2-3 tablets. The duration of the therapeutic course is 1 month. Glycine Biokor costs 74-130 rubles.

Valerian extract + B6

Magnesium B6 (analogs can be found cheaper together with a pharmacist, but when choosing a safe the medication should take into account the existing chronic diseases) can be replaced with a remedy Valerian + B6. The main components of the preparation are: pyridoxine hydrochloride, valerian root extract, vitamin B6.

Excipients:

• Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
• Talc.
• Magnesium oxide.
• Amorphous silicon dioxide.
• Croscarmellose sodium.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Maltodextrin.
• Propylene glycol.
• Titanium dioxide.

The drug has a positive effect on the nervous system, helps to cope with stress. Valerian in combination with vitamin B6 improves the nutrition of nerve cells, participates in the synthesis of serotonin, and improves memory. This drug is a dietary supplement that helps to replenish magnesium deficiency in the body, as well as improve the general psycho-emotional state.

Valerian extract + B6 should not be used during gestation and lactation. Adults and children over 6 years of age are advised to take 1 tablet in the morning and evening (with meals). The standard course of therapy lasts 1 month. The dietary supplement costs 49-120 rubles.

In 99% of cases, the drug Magnesium B6 does not provoke the development of adverse reactions, but this is only if the dosage prescribed by the attending physician is observed. Due to the inflated price, many patients are looking for cheaper analogues of the drug, which is especially important when undergoing long-term drug therapy.

But it is not recommended to choose medicines on your own, as this is fraught with a deterioration in general well-being, the occurrence of adverse reactions and the progression of chronic pathologies. Only on the basis of the collected anamnesis, the doctor can prescribe an effective, safe treatment. This is due to the fact that it is extremely important to establish the cause of the decrease in the level of magnesium in the body. Medical statistics confirm that in 95% of cases, vitamin B6 deficiency is associated with acute coronary syndrome, dysbiosis, obesity or diabetes mellitus.

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