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Magnesium: Magnesium Sulfate
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Magnesium sulfate is sometimes used as a tocolytic medication to slow uterine contractions during preterm labor. But studies show it does not stop preterm labor and it may cause complications for both mother and baby.1
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Magnesium in the form of magnesium sulfate is known as Epsom salts. It can be taken by mouth as a laxative, but is ... used externally to reduce tissue swelling, inflammation, and itching from insect bites, heat rash, or other minor skin irritations. Epsom salts can be applied to the affected skin or body part in moist compresses, or dissolved in warm bath water.
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