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Is Magnesium Sulfate Advisable For A Person Allergic To Sulfa Drugs?

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Posted on Thu, 10 Aug 2017
Question: If I am allergic to Sulfa drugs can I take Magnesium Sulfate?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be safely taken. Cross-sensitivity unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Allergy to sulfa drugs indicates allergy to sulfonamide-containing drugs and not any sulfur containing compounds. You can therefore safely take magnesium sulfate.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Is Magnesium Sulfate Advisable For A Person Allergic To Sulfa Drugs?

Brief Answer: Can be safely taken. Cross-sensitivity unlikely Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Allergy to sulfa drugs indicates allergy to sulfonamide-containing drugs and not any sulfur containing compounds. You can therefore safely take magnesium sulfate. Let me know if I could help further. Regards