Magni-Slow Fizzies Tablets
SCHEDULING STATUS: Not scheduled
COMPOSITION:
| Each tablet contains: | |
| Magnesium Carbonate | 726mg |
| equivalent to: | |
| Elemental Magnesium | 175mg |
| Vitamin C | 167mg |
In actives: Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Sodium carbonate, Sodium bicarbonate, Polyethylene glycol, Strawberry flavour, Carmoisine colour.
Sweetener: Sucralose 15mg, Sorbitol 350mg. Contains no product of animal origin.
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A34 (Other) Complementary medicine
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Magnesium is a co-factor in more than 300 enzyme systems regulating biochemical reactions in the body and supplementation is vital in Magnesium deficiency states.
INDICATIONS:
For the supplementation of magnesium in cases of insufficient intake.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
If any adverse reaction occurs stop taking this product and contact your healthcare professional.
Patients taking any other medication should consult their healthcare professional before taking any complementary medicine. When starting any new medication always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any complementary medicine. Do not use if you suffer from the following: Renal impairment, Dehydration, Gastric lesions or disorders.
When taken in very large amounts, magnesium is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. Large doses might cause potential serious build up in the body.
INTERACTIONS:
Tetracycline and quinolone type antibiotics cannot be taken together with magnesium, discuss with your healthcare professional. Magnesium supplements will further increase levels of Magnesium in the body, if taken with Magnesium containing multivitamins,
antacids or laxatives. Ask your healthcare professional about taking Magnesium with thyroid medication, bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
When taken at the recommended dose, Magni-Slow Fizzy is considered safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women. Discuss the need for taking extra Magnesium with your doctor or Pharmacist. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Take one effervescent tablet in water daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dosage without consulting your healthcare practitioner.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Magni-Slow Fizzy tablets are normally well tolerated, but mild forms of diarrhoea, nausea and bowel discomfort may occur. If any of these symptoms persist contact your healthcare professional. Not all side effects reported for this medicine are included in this leaflet.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF TREATMENT:
In the event of overdosage consult your healthcare professional or hospital. Refer to “Warnings”. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
IDENTIFICATION: A pink, round effervescent tablet.
PRESENTATION: 10 effervescent tablets in a tamper-proof sealed tube.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Keep container well-closed. Protect from light. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
Pinnacle Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, 15 Estmil Road, Diep River, 7800. Tel: 021 715 5221 Fax: 021 715 8205
Website: www.pinpharm.co.za
NAPPI Code: 3003374001
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT: 17 February 2020
CATEGORY: D Medicine
DISCIPLINE: Mineral supplement
This medicine has not been evaluated by the Medicines Control Council. This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
