No need to take magnesium sulfate for gastroscopy; 4-6 hours before enteroscopy, 30g of magnesium sulfate is diluted with 100 warm water into 30% magnesium sulfate solution, which is taken at one time, and about 1500-2000ml of drinking water half an hour after taking it.
Taking magnesium sulfate has the following advantages: low price, small oral dosage, fast diarrhea, intestinal preparation is more adequate.
Taking magnesium sulfate has the following disadvantages: poor taste, large irritation to the intestinal tract, resulting in poor patient compliance, and easy to lead to electrolyte disorders, is not suitable for young, old and poor general condition of the patient.
Warm reminder: overdose of magnesium sulfate may lead to serious water electrolyte disorders, please be sure to choose the appropriate laxative according to medical advice.