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Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate

Generic Name
Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H14MgO8
CAS Number
16674-78-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
I01G0EJC3B

Overview

Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is a hydrated form of anhydrous magnesium acetate salt with the chemical formula of Mg(CH3COO)2 • 4H2O. As a salt form of magnesium, magnesium acetate is one of the bioavailable forms of magnesium and forms a very water soluble compound. Magnesium is an essential element and second most abundant cation in the body that plays a key role in maintaining normal cellular function such as production of ATP and efficient enzyme activity. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate can be used as an electrolyte supplementation or a reagent in molecular biology experiments.

Background

Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is a hydrated form of anhydrous magnesium acetate salt with the chemical formula of Mg(CH3COO)2 • 4H2O. As a salt form of magnesium, magnesium acetate is one of the bioavailable forms of magnesium and forms a very water soluble compound. Magnesium is an essential element and second most abundant cation in the body that plays a key role in maintaining normal cellular function such as production of ATP and efficient enzyme activity. Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate can be used as an electrolyte supplementation or a reagent in molecular biology experiments.

Indication

Used as magnesium salf-containing laxatives to prevent constipation. It can bring synergistic effect to restore normal bowel function when using in combination with aluminum salts that induce bowel retention . Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is used as a source of water and electrolytes when combined with dextrose and other salts to form intravenous infusions. This injection can be used for patients with carbohydrate or magnesium deficiency, insulin hypoglycemia, constipation or hypertension during pregnancy.

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INJECTION, EMULSION
0.910g/1000ml
2023/03/07
SIN16734P
INJECTION, EMULSION
0.910g/1000ml
2018/04/23
SIN15469P
INJECTION, EMULSION
2.368g/1000ml
2023/03/07
SIN16734P
INJECTION, EMULSION
0.686g/1000ml
2018/04/23
SIN15468P

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HK-65534
Part 1, Schedule 1 & Schedule 3 Poison
POM
2018/01/05
HK-60999
b. braun medical (hk) ltd
Part 1, Schedule 1 & Schedule 3 Poison
POM
2012/01/11
HK-61000
b. braun medical (hk) ltd
Part 1, Schedule 1 & Schedule 3 Poison
POM
2012/01/11

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2019/10/28
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2019/08/05
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2021/02/09
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2020/12/14
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