Pharmacy

MGSO4 medical abbreviation

MGSO4 means "magnesium sulfate".

On The Joint Commission's Do Not Use list. ISMP suggests: Write the full drug name.

Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for MGSO4), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What MGSO4 means

Also written: MgSO4.

Example

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What does MGSO4 mean in medical terms?

MGSO4 means "magnesium sulfate".

Where is MGSO4 used?

MGSO4 shows up in prescriptions and pharmacy. Its category here is pharmacy.

Is MGSO4 on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

Yes. The Joint Commission's Do Not Use list includes MGSO4. ISMP's suggested practice: Write the full drug name.

Source: NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations (2024); The Joint Commission Do Not Use List. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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