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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
9.5.1. Calcium and magnesium
9.5.1.3. Magnesium
Total Formulary
MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE DIHYDRATE (MAGNASPARTATE) (sachets)
Prescribing Notes:
It is important to establish the underlying cause of the hypomagnesaemia, rather than simply treating the deficiency.
MAGNESIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE (NEOMAG) (chewable tablets)
Prescribing Notes:
It is important to establish the underlying cause of the hypomagnesaemia, rather than simply treating the deficiency.