Answer
Specialists may use injectable magnesium sulfate for severe pre-eclampsia, eclampsia or fetal neuroprotection when appropriate. Prolonged or repeated exposure can require additional newborn monitoring; the selected Epsom Salts crystal product should not be used during pregnancy.
Sources for this answer
- Magnesium Sulfate 50% w/v Solution for Injection/Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Epsom Salts BP — Current selected SmPC