Hypomagnesemia (prophylaxis and treatment) - Magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate injection) injection) is indicated for replacement therapy in magnesium deficiency, especially in acute hypomagnesemia accompanied by signs of tetany similar to those of hypocalcemia.
Magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate injection) injection) is also used to prevent or treat magnesium deficiency in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition.