Magnesium Biomed effervescent tablets 40 pcs

AMZV

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 mainly affects 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 for magnesium can even double in these situations.Magnesium Biomed is used:

• to cover an increased requirement, e.g. during growth, in high-performance sports and during pregnancy and breastfeeding;in the case of a low-magnesium diet;in the case of calf cramps;in the event of muscle twitching and restless legs.

Magnesium Biomed can be obtained from a doctor or pharmacist or recommended by your doctor or pharmacist:

• for the treatment of magnesium deficiencies, which are manifested by symptoms such as tiredness, nervousness and irritability;in 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 diuretics;in the case of certain cardiac arrhythmias.

What should be considered?Note for diabetics:

Magnesium Biomed effervescent tablets contain 0.2 g of usable carbohydrates per effervescent tablet.

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 predisposition to urinary tract infections with the formation of magnesium ammonium phosphate stones. In these cases, the serum magnesium level must be monitored. The effervescent tablets contain aspartame and must not be taken by patients with phenylketonuria.

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 must be consulted. Magnesium Biomed should not be taken at the same time as tetracyclines (an antibiotic) or iron supplements. A staggered intake of 2 to 3 hours is possible. Magnesium taken with vitamin D3 can cause an increased calcium level.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,have 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:

Effervescent tablets

Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink it.The use and safety of Magnesium Biomed effervescent tablets in children under 12 years of age is so far has not been systematically tested.You should take Magnesium Biomed before meals.Stick to the dosage given in the package insert or 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: Uncommonloose stools may occur. If diarrhea occurs, the dose should be reduced or the therapy discontinued. If you have severe diarrhea, tell your doctor.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should tell your doctor, pharmacist, or druggist.

What else needs to be taken into account?

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (15-25°C). It may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container. If you have Magnesium Biomed effervescent tablets that have expired, please return them to your pharmacy or drugstore to be destroyed.

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

What does Magnesium Biomed contain?Effervescent tablets

1 effervescent tablet Magnesium Biomed contains:Active substance: 182 mg magnesium (7.5 mmol) as magnesium hydrogen aspartate dihydrate.Excipients: aspartame, flavorings and other excipients.

Approval number

53889 (Swissmedic).

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

Magnesium Biomed is available in pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Packs

Effervescent tablets: 20 and 40 effervescent tablets.

Authorization holder

Biomed AG, Überlandstr. 199, CH-8600 Dübendorf.

Manufacturer

Verla-Pharm Arzneimittel, D-82327 Tutzing.This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Authority (Swissmedic) in May 2014.