Magnesium Chloride

mineral · cardiovascular · Oral · IV · Transdermal

Magnesium Chloride, a mineral. Inorganic Mg²⁺ salt — high elemental Mg (~12%), high water solubility, used IV in eclampsia + arrhythmias. Topical… Oral half-life 3 h.

Inorganic Mg²⁺ salt — high elemental Mg (~12%), high water solubility, used IV in eclampsia + arrhythmias. Topical "magnesium oil" claims poor evidence for transdermal absorption. Laxative effect at high oral doses.