North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
9 Nutrition and blood
09-05-01-03 Magnesium
Magnesium Aspartate
Formulary
6.5g (10 mmol) sachets - first line for the treatment and prevention of magnesium deficiency.
614.8mg (2.5mmol) tablets
unlicensed - for second line treatment in patients with short bowel syndrome.
Magnesium chloride
Formulary
10 mmol magnesium in 1 litre sodium chloride 0.9% with potassium chloride 0.15% (20 mmol)
unlicensed
64mg sustained release tablets (2.6mmol magnesium)
unlicensed
Magnesium Glycerophosphate
Formulary
1g (4mmol) chewable tablets
Use preparation with cheapest acquisition cost.
Yourmag®
Magnaphate®
unlicensed
1mmol/ml suspension -available if supply problems with tablets
unlicensed.
Magnesium Sulphate
Formulary
50% 2ml (4 mmol), 50% 10ml (20 mmol) & 10% 10ml (4mmol) injections
60 mmol in 500ml sodium chloride 0.9% infusion
unlicensed
Links
County Durham and Tees Valley Guidelines for recognition and management of non- IgE cow’s milk allergy in children
Guidance for the Prescribing of Vitamins and Minerals in Primary Care in County Durham and Tees Valley
NENC Guideline: Management of Acute Hypomagnesaemia in Adults in Primary Care
North of Tyne, Gateshead and North Cumbria - Recommendations for symptom management in renal patients (including symptom management at the end of life)
South Tees Pathway for the Management of Undernutrition (ADULTS)
South Tees Pathway for the Management of Undernutrition (Nursing/Care Homes)
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