Magnesium Biomed granules bag 50 pcs

What is Magnesium Biomed and when is it used?

Magnesium Biomed contains magnesium in a form that the body absorbs well and in sufficient quantities. Magnesium is a vital mineral that is indispensable for many metabolic processes in the human body. Magnesium acts mainly on the heart, blood vessels, nerves and muscles. The normal human requirement is 300 to 400 mg per day. A lack of magnesium can result in mild to severe disorders. There is an increased need for magnesium, e.g. during high-performance sports, pregnancy, breastfeeding, alcohol abuse and during growth. The daily requirement of magnesium can even double in these situations. Magnesium Biomed is used:

• to cover an increased need, e.g. during growth, in high-performance sports and during pregnancy and breastfeedingwith a low-magnesium dietfor calf crampsfor muscle twitching and restless legs.

Magnesium Biomed can be recommended by the doctor or pharmacist:

• for the treatment of magnesium deficiencies, which are manifested by symptoms such as tiredness, nervousness and irritabilityin the case of alcohol abuse.

Magnesium Biomed is used on medical prescription :

• in the case of magnesium deficiency, which can occur with malnutrition, chronic diarrhea and when taking diureticsin the case of certain cardiac arrhythmias.

Magnesium Biomed is available in different versions Dosages and in the form of film-coated tablets, granules for oral solution and effervescent tablets.

What should be considered?Note for diabetics:

Magnesium Biomed granules for preparation of an oral solution contains 3.0 g usable carbohydrates per bag. The drug is still suitable for diabetics.

When should Magnesium Biomed not be used?

Magnesium Biomed should not be taken in the event of hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients, severe kidney dysfunction, dehydration in the body and a predisposition to urinary tract infections with formation of magnesium ammonium phosphate stones. In these cases, the serum magnesium level must be monitored.

When is caution required when taking Magnesium Biomed?

Patients with moderately impaired kidney function may only take the preparation after consulting their doctor. If the preparation is taken for calf cramps and these last longer than 10 days, a doctor should be consulted. Certain antibiotics (tetracyclines) should be taken 2-3 hours apart from Magnesium Biomed in order to avoid mutual impairment of absorption into the blood. Taken with vitamin D3, magnesium can cause increased calcium levels. If you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance, please consult your doctor before taking Magnesium Biomed Granulate for oral solution. Magnesium Biomed granules for oral solution contain 2.8 g sucrose per sachet which may be harmful to teeth with long term use. Magnesium Biomed granules for oral solution contain less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per sachet, i.e. essentially 'sodium-free'. it is almost «sodium-free». Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseaseshave allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

Can Magnesium Biomed be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Yes.

How do you use Magnesium Biomed?

In general Magnesium Biomed should be taken as follows: Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: Take the contents of one sachet in half a glass of water, mineral water, tea or fruit juice 3 times a day. Children from 4 to 12 years: Take the contents of one sachet in half a glass of water, mineral water, tea or fruit juice twice a day. The use and safety of Magnesium Biomed granules for oral solution in children under 4 years of age has not been established. You should take Magnesium Biomed granules for oral solution before meals. Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Magnesium Biomed have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Magnesium Biomed:

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Loose stools. If diarrhea occurs, the dose should be reduced or the therapy discontinued. If you have severe diarrhea, tell your doctor. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container. If you have Magnesium Biomed granules for oral solution that have expired, please return them to your pharmacy or drugstore for disposal.

Storage instructions

Do not store above 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Magnesium Biomed contain?

1 sachet of Magnesium Biomed granules for oral solution contains:

Active ingredients

1,622 g magnesium aspartate dihydrate corresponding to 121 mg magnesium (5 mmol).

Excipients

Sucrose, citric acid, sodium saccharin, colloidal silica, tangerine flavor (contains lactose as a carrier).

Approval number

47413 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Magnesium Biomed? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription. Packs of 50 bags.

Authorization holder

Biomed AG, CH-8600 Dübendorf

Manufacturer

Verla-Pharm Arzneimittel, D-82327 Tutzing This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in November 2020.