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Magnesium chloride

Generic Name
Magnesium chloride
Brand Names
Bss, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Cardioplegic, Chloromag, Citrasate, Clinimix E 2.75/5, Dianeal, Dianeal Low Calcium 1.5, Dianeal Pd-2/1.5, Extraneal, Eye Stream, H.E.L.P.bicel, Hemosate Ultra, Hyperlyte, Ionosol-MB, Isolyte P, Isolyte S, Isolyte S pH 7.4, Isoplate, Naturalyte, Normosol-R, Nxstage Pureflow, Olimel, Periolimel, Phoxillum, Physiolyte, Physioneal 40, Physiosol, Plasma-lyte, Plasma-lyte 148, Plasma-lyte 148 In 5 % Dextrose, Plasma-lyte R, Plasmalyte A, Plegisol, Prismasol, Selectbag One
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
Cl2Mg
CAS Number
7786-30-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
59XN63C8VM

Overview

Magnesium chloride salts are highly soluble in water and the hydrated form of magnesium chloride can be extracted from brine or sea water.

Background

Magnesium chloride salts are highly soluble in water and the hydrated form of magnesium chloride can be extracted from brine or sea water.

Indication

Magnesium chloride is used in several medical and topical (skin related) applications. Magnesium chloride usp, anhydrous uses as electrolyte replenisher, pharmaceutic necessity for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis fluids.

Associated Conditions

  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Magnesium Deficiency
  • Mild Metabolic acidosis

FDA Approved Products

DIANEAL Low Calcium with Dextrose
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAPERITONEAL
Strength:5.08 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2019/11/21
NDC:0941-0433
Physiosol
Manufacturer:ICU Medical Inc.
Route:IRRIGATION
Strength:30 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2022/01/06
NDC:0990-6141
Balanced Salt
Manufacturer:B. Braun Medical Inc.
Route:IRRIGATION
Strength:0.3 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/02/22
NDC:0264-1945
Balanced Salt
Manufacturer:B. Braun Medical Inc.
Route:IRRIGATION
Strength:0.3 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/02/21
NDC:0264-2514
DIANEAL Low Calcium with Dextrose
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Route:INTRAPERITONEAL
Strength:5.08 mg in 100 mL
Approved: 2019/11/21
NDC:0941-0430

Singapore Approved Products

OLICLINOMEL N4-550 E EMULSION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:BAXTER SA, Ajinomoto North America Incorporated (Intermediate)
Form:EMULSION
Strength:0.45 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 2004/05/06
Approval:SIN12542P
BALANCE 1.5% GLUCOSE 1.25 MMOL/L CALCIUM PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION (CAPD 17 FORMULATION)
Manufacturer:FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE JAPAN K.K. (BUZEN PLANT)
Form:SOLUTION, STERILE
Strength:0.1017 G/L
Online:Yes
Approved: 2007/05/02
Approval:SIN13265P
HAEMODIALYSIS CONCENTRATE NKFS-02 (ACID) FOR BICARBONATE DIALYSIS
Manufacturer:B BRAUN MEDICAL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
Form:SOLUTION
Strength:3.58 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 1994/12/01
Approval:SIN07943P
DIANEAL PD-2 PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION WITH 4.25% DEXTROSE
Manufacturer:BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA, SINGAPORE BRANCH, BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPN
Form:SOLUTION, STERILE
Strength:5.08 mg/100 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1991/03/27
Approval:SIN05589P
PLASMA-LYTE A INJECTION
Manufacturer:Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Form:INJECTION
Strength:30 mg/100 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1991/08/19
Approval:SIN06523P

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