Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose Injection and Triavil

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Epsom Salt

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium sulfate also increases water in the intestines.

Magnesium sulfate is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Not all external uses for magnesium sulfate have been approved by the FDA. Epsom salt should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Magnesium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: amitriptyline / perphenazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Etrafon Forte, Triavil, Etrafon 2-10, Etrafon 2-25

Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Perphenazine is a phenothiazine (feen-oh-THYE-a-zeen). These medicines affect chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or mental illness.

Triavil is a combination medicine used to treat depression, anxiety, and agitation.

Triavil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.