Magnesium intoxication in a neonate from oral magnesium hydroxide laxative

J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1991;29(2):215-22. doi: 10.3109/15563659109038614.

Abstract

This is a case of magnesium intoxication in a neonate produced by an oral magnesium cathartic. A review of the literature revealed there are very few cases that have been reported of magnesium toxicity due to cathartics. There is no recommended dose for magnesium cathartics in neonates or data on their safety. A review of the management of magnesium intoxication is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Calcium Gluconate / administration & dosage
  • Calcium Gluconate / therapeutic use
  • Cathartics / administration & dosage
  • Cathartics / poisoning*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Magnesium Hydroxide / administration & dosage
  • Magnesium Hydroxide / blood
  • Magnesium Hydroxide / poisoning*
  • Potassium Chloride / administration & dosage
  • Potassium Chloride / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Cathartics
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Magnesium Hydroxide
  • Calcium Gluconate