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Magnesium sulphate is used to prevent seizures (eclampsia) in pregnancy.
| Symbol | Mg |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 |
| Standard atomic weight | 24.305 |
| Group | 2 |
| Period | 3 |
| Block | s-block |
| Category | Alkaline earth metal |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Discovered | 1808 |
Source: PubChem, Magnesium (periodic table data, retrieved 2026-10-19). Group and period follow the standard 18-column periodic table.
In the Magpie Trial of 10,141 women with pre-eclampsia in 33 countries, those given magnesium sulphate had a 58% lower risk of eclampsia than those given placebo.
As reported in: (2002). Do women with pre-eclampsia, and their babies, benefit from magnesium sulphate? The Magpie Trial: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. The Lancet. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(02)08778-0
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