Can thiamine and folic acid be added to a magnesium (Mg) bag?

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Yes, thiamine and folic acid can be added to a magnesium (Mg) intravenous bag in most clinical situations. These vitamins are generally compatible with magnesium sulfate in solution. The typical doses that might be added include thiamine 100mg and folic acid 1mg, though specific dosing should be determined by the prescriber based on the patient's needs. When preparing this combination, it's essential to follow aseptic technique and institutional protocols for IV admixture. The compatibility of these components makes sense pharmacologically as they don't undergo significant chemical reactions with each other in solution. However, it's always prudent to check with a pharmacist before preparing any specific combination, as compatibility can sometimes be affected by concentration, diluent type, other additives in the solution, and storage conditions. This combination might be particularly useful in patients with both magnesium deficiency and B vitamin deficiencies, such as in alcoholism or malnutrition, as supported by studies like 1 which emphasizes the importance of thiamine and magnesium in such patients. Additionally, the role of thiamine in glucose metabolism and its potential deficiency in obesity, as discussed in 2, highlights the potential benefits of thiamine supplementation in various clinical contexts. It's also worth noting that while the provided studies, such as 3, 4, and 5, discuss the use of thiamine and folic acid in different clinical scenarios, they do not directly address the compatibility of these vitamins with magnesium in an intravenous bag, but they do support the use of these vitamins in patients with deficiencies. Therefore, based on the available evidence and considering the importance of thiamine and magnesium in various clinical conditions, thiamine and folic acid can be added to a magnesium intravenous bag, with the understanding that specific dosing and preparation should be guided by clinical judgment and institutional protocols.

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