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Magnesium Sulfate Paste - 50 g (Brand May Vary)

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Magnesium Sulfate Paste is used as an ointment for local inflammatory conditions such as boils and carbuncles and helps in mild-burns and irritation skin conditions.

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What is Magnesium Sulfate Paste ?

Magnesium Sulfate Paste is a combination of Magnesium Sulfate with Glycerol that is used as an ointment for local inflammatory conditions such as boils and carbuncles. It is helps to soothe the skin and can also be used in mild-burns and irritation skin conditions. The Paste should be applied directly to the skin and covered with dressings.

What are Boils and Carbuncles ?

Boils and carbuncles are skin infections caused by bacteria. Boils are small, red bumps filled with pus that are painful to touch. Carbuncles are larger and deeper infections that involve multiple boils. They can appear on various parts of the body, like the neck, shoulders, or thighs. One treatment for boils and carbuncles is using magnesium sulfate paste. This paste helps draw out the pus from the infection, making it easier to drain and heal. Applying the paste to the affected area can help relieve pain and promote faster healing.

How does Magnesium Sulphate help treat minor skin infections and boils?

Magnesium paste can help with boils and carbuncles by pulling moisture out of the affected area. This helps dry up the boil, reducing pain and discomfort, and aiding in the healing process.

Does magnesium sulphate paste draw out pus?

Historically, conditions like abscesses, known for pus accumulation, have found relief through Magnesium Sulphate Paste application. This remedy draws out infected pus effectively, aiding in abscess treatment.

Can Magnesium Sulfate Paste be applied on the open wounds as well?

Drawing paste used to draw fluid / infection from a skin wound such as a boil or carbuncle. The skin must be broken or this paste will not work. Uses osmotic pressure to draw the