Magnesium Verla N Dragees, 200 tablets, N3

With  organic magnesium compounds. In case of magnesium deficiency

Treat magnesium deficiencies that require therapy and do not require injections/infusions.

A lack of magnesium can manifest itself in a multitude of complaints: calf and toe cramps, tension in the neck, shoulder and back areas, twitching of the eyelids, nervousness, inner restlessness, headache and heart pain or premature labor during pregnancy.

The magnesium products from Verla eliminate the magnesium deficiency and are easily digestible.

Application:

The recommended daily dosage of magnesium (120-365 mg per day) should best be divided into 2-3 intakes per day, as the body can absorb small amounts of magnesium better than large single doses. In order to replenish the stores with magnesium, it should be taken over a period of at least 4 weeks.

Note: Contains sucrose (sugar) and glucose (equivalent to approx. 0.01 BE).

active ingredients

• Magnesium hydrogen L-glutamate-4 water
• Trimagnesium dicitrate-9 water

excipients

• montan glycol wax
• montan glycol wax
• triethyl citrate
• Methacrylic acid ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1)
• potassium dihydrogen phosphate
• glucose solution
• Povidone K25
• vanillin
• 90 mg sucrose
• Macrogol 6000
• Macrogol 35000
• Dimethicone 350
• titanium dioxide
• Glycerol 85%
• calcium carbonate
• talc

- Treatment and prevention of magnesium deficiency
- Neuromuscular disorders caused by magnesium deficiency

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Type of application?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor.

overdose?
An overdose can cause diarrhea. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.

indication

• The drug is a mineral supplement.

• It is applied:

  • for the treatment of magnesium deficiencies that require therapy and do not require injections/infusions;

  • if there is a proven magnesium deficiency if it is the cause of muscle activity disorders (neuromuscular disorders, calf cramps).

dosage

• Always take this medicine exactly as described or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

• The dosage depends on the extent of the magnesium deficiency and is at the discretion of the doctor.

• The recommended dosage is

  • Adult:

    • 1 - 3 gastro-resistant tablets (equivalent to 120 - 360 mg magnesium) 3 times a day.

  • Use in children and adolescents

    • Young people from 12 years:

      • 1 - 3 gastro-resistant tablets (equivalent to 120 - 360 mg magnesium) 3 times a day.

    • Children from 4 - 11 years:

      • 1 - 2 gastro-resistant tablets (equivalent to 120 - 240 mg magnesium) 3 times a day.

    • Children under 4 years:

      • The preparation should not be used.

  • renal dysfunction

    • The preparation must not be taken by patients with severe renal dysfunction.

    • It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. Ask your doctor what dose to take this magnesium supplement and for how long. See also category "Patient Notice".

  • liver dysfunction

    • Due to insufficient data, there are no special dosage recommendations for patients with impaired liver function.

• duration of use

  • The duration of use depends on the extent of the magnesium deficiency and is at the discretion of the doctor.

• If you take more than you should

  • the side effects listed in the "Side effects" category may occur more frequently.

• If you forget to take a dose

  • Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

way

• Swallow the enteric-coated tablets whole with some liquid.

• Taking it before a meal increases absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.

side effects

• Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

• Uncommonly (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) loose stools or diarrhea may occur. They can be the result of high-dose oral magnesium treatment.

• If bothersome diarrhea occurs, the daily dose should be reduced or the preparation temporarily discontinued.

• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects that are not specified.

interactions

• Taking with other medicines

  • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.

  • The effect of the drugs or groups of preparations listed below can be influenced if they are treated with magnesium at the same time.

  • Certain antibiotics (tetracyclines) and sodium fluoride preparations should be taken 2 - 3 hours apart from magnesium in order to avoid mutual impairment of absorption into the blood.

  • Certain medicines speed up the elimination or inhibit the absorption of this preparation and can thereby cause a magnesium deficiency. A dose adjustment of magnesium may therefore be necessary if magnesium is taken at the same time as the following medicines:

    • diuretics (such as thiazides and furosemide),

    • medicines to protect the stomach (proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and pantoprazole),

    • platinum derivatives (particularly cisplatin, used to treat cancer),

    • Certain antibiotics (aminoglycoside antibiotics),

    • amphotericin B (antifungal),

    • foscarnet (for viral infections),

    • cyclosporin A and rapamycin (used to suppress the immune system),

    • EGF receptor antagonists (such as cetuximab and erlotinib, used to treat cancer),

    • Pentamidine (antiparasitic).

  • Ask your doctor if it is necessary to adjust your daily dose of magnesium if you are using any of these medicines together with magnesium.

Contraindications

• The medicine must not be taken:

  • if you are allergic to magnesium citrate, magnesium bis(hydrogen L-glutamate) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

  • if you suffer from severe renal dysfunction with impaired elimination or dehydration in the body.

pregnancy and breast feeding period

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

• The preparation can be used during pregnancy and lactation if the doctor deems it necessary.

• Experiences from more than 1000 pregnancy outcomes do not indicate a risk of malformations or effects of magnesium on male or female fertility.

• Magnesium showed no effects on breastfed newborns/children of treated mothers.

patient notes

• Warnings and Precautions

  • Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

  • With mild to moderate impairment of kidney function, caution is required when using magnesium preparations. The therapy should be closely monitored by the doctor.

  • children and young people

    • Due to the dosage form (enteric-coated tablets), the preparation is not suitable for children under the age of 4, as there could be a risk of "choking". Liquid dosage forms are available for this age group.

• Ability to drive and use machines

  • There are no special precautions required.

What speaks against an application?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Severely impaired kidney function

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 4 years of age: The medicine should not normally be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of the strength of the active ingredient and/or dosage form.

What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breast-feeding: According to current knowledge, there are no indications that the drug should not be used during breast-feeding.

If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.

What adverse effects may occur?

- loose stools
- diarrhea

If you notice any changes in your condition or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Storage

The medicinal product must be stored away from heat.

What should you consider?
- Be careful if you have an intolerance to glucose. If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should consider the sugar content.
- Beware of intolerance to sucrose. If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should consider the sugar content.

How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

Magnesium hydrogen-glutamate-4-water: Magnesium is a vital mineral for our body, it is absorbed from food in the form of its salts. Magnesium plays an important role in maintaining the functionality of muscle and nerve cells and is involved in numerous metabolic processes. A magnesium deficiency can lead to muscle cramps, especially in the calves, and poor concentration. Magnesium also supports the function of the heart muscle.

What is included in medicines?

Manufacturer: Verla-Pharm Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG