Manganese Chloride
Manganese Chloride is an essential trace mineral supplement used to prevent or treat manganese deficiency, particularly in patients receiving long-term parenteral nutrition. As a component of various enzymatic reactions, manganese supports bone formation, carbohydrate metabolism, and antioxidant function in the body.
A trace mineral supplement used to treat or prevent manganese deficiency, primarily in patients requiring nutritional support.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 29261
- Generic
- Manganese Chloride
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection, solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevention and treatment of manganese deficiency, particularly in patients on long-term intravenous nutrition or those with conditions affecting mineral absorption.
Provides elemental manganese, an essential trace mineral that serves as a cofactor for numerous enzymes involved in bone metabolism, antioxidant defense, and carbohydrate and amino acid processing.
Manganese toxicity can occur with excessive supplementation, particularly affecting the nervous system. Dosing must be carefully monitored, especially in patients with existing liver disease or biliary obstruction where manganese elimination may be impaired.
Official drug label
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