Magnesium

(Gaviscon®, magnesium glycerophosphate, magnesium sulphate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium alginate)

Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Capsules, Chewable Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - unlicensed - containing different magnesium salts
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
magnesium glycerophosphate, magnesium sulphate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium alginate
Usual formulation brand names
Gaviscon®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
Infusions available containing a range of salt. Check manufacturers information
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special - oral solution, oral suspension
Are specials or imports available?
On Specials Tariff - magnesium glycerophosphate
Liquid strengths
97.2mg/5ml (4mmol/5ml) magnesium glycerophosphate - special. Different strengths for different salts but dose is normally 10ml three times a day
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - Check with other manufacturers
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available. Consider using infusion if appropriate.
Notes
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