Bioactivity | Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (Epsom salts) is currently the anticonvulsant of choice for the prevention and control of eclamptic fits. Magnesium sulfate is also widely used as a tocolytic agent[1][2]. |
Name | Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur. BP USP FCC |
CAS | 10034-99-8 |
Formula | MgSO4.7H2O |
Molar Mass | 246.47 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Okusanya BO, et al. Clinical pharmacokinetic properties of magnesium sulphate in women with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. BJOG. 2016;123(3):356-366. [2]. Ramsey PS, et al. Magnesium sulfate as a tocolytic agent. Semin Perinatol. 2001;25(4):236-247. |