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Magnesium chloride

INDICATIONS As an electrolyte replenisher in magnesium deficiencies.

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How to use Magnesium chloride

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INDICATIONS As an electrolyte replenisher in magnesium deficiencies.

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  • For intravenous infusion: 4 grams in 250 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, at a rate not exceeding 3 mL per minute
  • Serum magnesium levels should serve as a guide to continued dosage
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Magnesium Chloride Injection should not be administered if there is renal impairment, marked myocardial disease or to comatose patients.

Warnings

Do not use if a precipitate is present.

الآثار الجانبية المحتملة

Flushing, sweating, sharply lowered blood pressure, hypothermia, stupor and ultimately respiratory depression.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with magnesium chloride. It is also not known whether magnesium chloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Magnesium Chloride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

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From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2021-10-15.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Isolyte P In DextroseDEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE 5 g/100mL, SODIUM ACETATE .32 g/100mL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE .13 g/100mL · Injection, Solution · B. Braun Medical Inc.
NDC 0264-7730Label
DelflexSODIUM CHLORIDE 538 mg/100mL, SODIUM LACTATE 448 mg/100mL, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 18.4 mg/100mL · Solution · Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
NDC 49230-209Label
CardioplegicCALCIUM CHLORIDE 17.6 mg/100mL, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 325.3 mg/100mL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 119.3 mg/100mL · Solution · Baxter Healthcare Corporation
NDC 0338-0341Label
Magnesium Chloride HexahydrateMAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 25 kg/25kg · Crystal · Merck KGaA
NDC 14639-2367Label
DelflexDEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE 4.25 g/100mL, SODIUM CHLORIDE 538 mg/100mL, SODIUM LACTATE 448 mg/100mL · Solution · Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
NDC 49230-212Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACSkinoRita Cream A4-100358

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Magnesium Chloride, 6-Hydrate, Crystal, 500G per bottle, Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), Avantor Performance Materials, LLC, 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 200, Radnor, PAU.S. FDA Class III
31 Mar 2026 · Avantor Performance Materials LLC · OngoingSubpotent drug
Magnesium Chloride for Injection, all strengths and presentations, GenoGenix, LLC, 2840 NW 2nd Ave Ste 204 Boca Raton, FL 33431-6692.U.S. FDA Class II
30 Jul 2025 · GenoGenix LLC · OngoingLack of Assurance of Sterility
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE-PF- 200MG/ML (5ML VIAL) INJECTABLE, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.U.S. FDA Class II
22 Dec 2022 · Pharmacy Innovations · TerminatedLack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the facility.
Magnesium Chloride, 200 mg/mL, Multi-Dose 30 mL vial, Rx Only, Olympia Pharmaceuticals, 6700 Conroy Rd., Ste. 155 Orlando, FL 32835. NDC 73198-0072-30.U.S. FDA Class II
9 May 2022 · Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy · CompletedLack of assurance of sterility.

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

Check your pack of Magnesium chloride

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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Questions about Magnesium chloride

What is Magnesium chloride used for?

INDICATIONS As an electrolyte replenisher in magnesium deficiencies. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Magnesium chloride?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: For intravenous infusion: 4 grams in 250 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, at a rate not exceeding 3 mL per minute. Serum magnesium levels should serve as a guide to continued dosage.…

Do I need a prescription for Magnesium chloride?

Usually yes. Magnesium chloride is a prescription medicine in most countries. Rules differ by country.

What brands contain Magnesium chloride?

Magnesium chloride is sold under names such as Clinimix E 4.25/10, Extraneal, Aminosyn Ii 8.5 % With Electrolytes, Sulfite-free, Aminosyn 8.5 % With Electrolytes, Sulfite-free, Isolyte S In 5 % Dextrose, Normosol-r In 5 % Dextrose, Slow-mag Reformulated Feb 2012, Nutrilyte Ii. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Magnesium chloride?

The official label lists: Flushing, sweating, sharply lowered blood pressure, hypothermia, stupor and ultimately respiratory depression. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Can I take Magnesium chloride when pregnant or breastfeeding?

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with magnesium chloride. It is also not known whether magnesium chloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Magnesium Chloride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Ask your doctor or midwife first.

How can I check that my Magnesium chloride is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.