International Name (Active Substance)

Magnesium lactate, Magnesium pidolate, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)

Clinical-Pharmacological Group

Metabolic disorders → Agents affecting electrolyte metabolism → Magnesium supplements

What the Drug Is

Magne B6® is a magnesium supplement containing magnesium and vitamin B6.

Indications

Used for symptoms of magnesium deficiency, which may include:

• Nervousness, irritability, anxiety, mild fatigue, minor sleep disturbances

• Muscle cramps, tingling sensations

Contraindications

• Allergy to any active substance or component

• Kidney disease

• Concurrent use of levodopa (contains vitamin B6)

• Sucrase intolerance

Dosage and Administration

Adults

• Daily dose: 6–8 tablets

• Administration: 2–3 times during meals

Children over 6 years old and >20 kg

• Daily dose: 10–30 mg/kg body weight (0.4–1.2 mmol/kg)

• Administration: 2–4 tablets 2–3 times during meals

Special Populations

• Moderate kidney insufficiency: dose adjustment based on plasma magnesium levels

• Severe kidney insufficiency: use is contraindicated

Duration of Treatment

• Usually 1 month; may be adjusted individually by physician

Side Effects

• Skin reactions

• Rare: diarrhea, abdominal pain

• Very rare: allergic reactions

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Only under medical supervision

• Vitamin B6 is compatible with breastfeeding, but recommended maximum is 20 mg/day (up to 4 tablets)

Additional Instructions

• Swallow tablets with a full glass of water

• Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed dose