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Epsom Salt and Arrhythmias

Result of checking the interaction of drug Epsom Salt and disease Arrhythmias for safety when used together.

Check result:
Epsom Salt <> Arrhythmias
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of osmotic laxatives preparations, containing sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate may cause cardiac arrhythmias. There have been rare reports of serious arrhythmias associated with the use of ionic osmotic laxative products for bowel preparation. Patients with electrolyte abnormalities should have them corrected before treatment is initiated. Use caution when prescribing preparations in patients at increased risk of arrhythmias or with a history of seizures. It is recommended to conduct a pre-dose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias.

Epsom Salt

Generic Name: magnesium sulfate

Brand Name: Epsom Salt

Synonyms: n.a.

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