Magne-balans Plus

Leaflet attached to the packaging: patient information

Magne-Balans Plus

17 mg of magnesium ions + 54 mg of potassium ions, tablets
Magnesium hydroaspartate + Potassium hydroaspartate

Read the leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you need advice or additional information, consult a pharmacist.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
• If there is no improvement after 14 days or the patient feels worse, they should contact their doctor.

Table of contents of the leaflet

• 1. What is Magne-Balans Plus and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before taking Magne-Balans Plus
• 3. How to take Magne-Balans Plus
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Magne-Balans Plus
• 6. Package contents and other information

1. What is Magne-Balans Plus and what is it used for

Magne-Balans Plus is a medicine containing magnesium and potassium in the form of aspartates.
Magnesium, potassium, and aspartic acid are involved in metabolic processes, maintaining ionic balance, nerve conduction, and neuromuscular conduction in the human body.

Magnesium

Magnesium is found in the greatest amounts in tissues with the highest intensity of metabolic processes: the brain, heart muscle, and liver. Magnesium interacts with calcium ions in the formation of bone structure.
A proper level of magnesium affects:

• reducing hyperexcitability;
• facilitating concentration and falling asleep;
• reducing susceptibility to stress and muscle function disorders, manifested by their tremors, cramps, and so-called tics;
• reducing the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, and heart rhythm disorders. A magnesium deficiency increases the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, and heart rhythm disorders.

Potassium

The concentration of potassium ions in human body cells is 15 times higher than in the extracellular fluid. Disruption of this balance due to potassium metabolism disorders (e.g., potassium deficiency) usually poses a significant threat to the proper functioning of:

• the nervous system, in nerve conduction and neuromuscular conduction (movement, heart function, functioning of other internal organs);
• the transport system for various substances to and from body tissue cells (nutrition, respiration, excretion);
• the circulatory and excretory systems in regulating water and electrolyte balance (maintaining blood pressure and acidity range).

Aspartic acidis a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It has a stimulating effect on the body's activity through the regulation of potassium, sodium, and calcium ion concentrations in cells.

Indications for use

Magne-Balans Plus is used prophylactically and supplementally in cases of magnesium, potassium, and aspartate deficiency.

2. Important information before taking Magne-Balans Plus

When not to take Magne-Balans Plus

• if the patient is allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if the patient has kidney or adrenal gland failure;
• if the patient has hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels in the blood);
• if the patient has hypermagnesemia (elevated magnesium levels in the blood);
• if the patient has heart rhythm disorders;
• if the patient has myasthenia gravis (a rare disease characterized by excessive muscle weakness);
• if the patient has low blood pressure. Existing cancer is considered a relative contraindication.

Warnings and precautions

Before starting to take Magne-Balans Plus, the patient should discuss it with their doctor or pharmacist:

• if the patient is dehydrated;
• if the patient has extensive tissue damage (e.g., large-area burns);
• in elderly patients due to reduced potassium excretion;
• if the patient is taking other medicines containing magnesium and potassium, due to the risk of overdose. If the medicine is used for a long time, the magnesium and potassium levels in the blood should be regularly monitored.

Magne-Balans Plus and other medicines

The patient should inform their doctor or pharmacist about all medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take.
If the patient is taking any of the following medicines, they should inform their doctor:

• oral anticoagulant medicines derived from warfarin;
• medicines or dietary supplements containing phosphates, iron compounds, high doses of calcium, as a 3-hour interval between administration of both products is recommended;
• fluoroquinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, as a 3-hour interval between administration of both medicines is recommended;
• potassium-sparing diuretics;
• ACE inhibitors (medicines used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure);
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (e.g., indomethacin used to treat pain);
• digitalis glycosides, as potassium compounds weaken their effect. The use of other products containing magnesium (with a laxative or acid-neutralizing effect) may cause symptoms of magnesium poisoning, especially in patients with kidney failure.

If the patient is unsure whether they are taking any of the above medicines, they should contact their doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Driving and using machines

The medicine has no influence or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

3. How to take Magne-Balans Plus

This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubts, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
The medicine is for oral use.
Recommended dose
Adults, on average 2 to 6 tablets in divided doses after morning and evening meals.
The medicine does not contain sugar.

Taking a higher dose of Magne-Balans Plus than recommended

In case of taking a higher dose of the medicine than recommended, the patient should immediately consult their doctor or pharmacist.
In case of overdose, the following may occur:

• hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels in the blood, manifested by muscle pain and tingling, dizziness);
• neuromuscular blockade with loss of tendon reflexes;
• respiratory disorders;
• bradycardia (slow heart rate);
• decreased blood pressure;
• decreased cardiac output.

Missing a dose of Magne-Balans Plus

The patient should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
In case of any further doubts about the use of this medicine, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Magne-Balans Plus can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• heart rhythm disorders.

Reporting side effects

If side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
Side effects can be reported directly to the Department for Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store Magne-Balans Plus

The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Store at a temperature below 25°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the blister pack and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Blister pack markings
Lot: batch number
EXP: expiry date.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and other information

What Magne-Balans Plus contains

• The active substances of the medicine are magnesium hydroaspartate, potassium hydroaspartate.
• 1 tablet contains 17 mg of magnesium ions in the form of magnesium hydroaspartate, 54 mg of potassium ions in the form of potassium hydroaspartate. The other ingredients are: potato starch, colloidal silica, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, magnesium stearate.

What Magne-Balans Plus looks like and what the package contains

The medicine is in the form of tablets.
The tablets are packaged in blisters and cardboard boxes. Each box contains 50 tablets.

Marketing authorization holder

Aflofarm Farmacja Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Partyzancka 133/151
95-200 Pabianice
phone: (42) 22-53-100

Manufacturer

Aflofarm Farmacja Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Szkolna 31
95-054 Ksawerów

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