magnesium oxide + magnesium sulfate

This combination consists of two magnesium salts with different properties and uses: **Magnesium oxide** is a salt that combines magnesium and oxygen, available in powder or capsule form. It's primarily used as an antacid for relief of acid indigestion and upset stomach, as a laxative for constipation, and as a supplement for cardiovascular and neuromuscular health. It contains about 61% elemental magnesium but is poorly absorbed by the digestive tract, making it less effective for treating magnesium deficiencies. **Magnesium sulfate** is a small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, cathartic, and electrolyte replenisher. It's particularly important in treating pre-eclampsia and eclampsia during pregnancy, where it inhibits action potentials in myometrial muscle cells, decreasing the frequency and force of contractions. It's also used for immediate control of life-threatening convulsions, treatment of acute nephritis in children, replacement therapy in magnesium deficiency, and as a myometrial relaxant in uterine tetany. When used as Epsom salt, it can be dissolved in bath water for stress relief and muscle soreness.

Brand names

Concept ObSuflaveSuprep Bowel Prep KitTis-U-sol

Other names

Magnesium sulphateMagnesium sulfate anhydrousMagnesium(II) sulfateMagnesiumsulfatMgSO4MgSO-4MgSO 4Milk of Magnesia