The salt for cramps and pains. Magnesium phosphoricum is useful in treating acute pain, particularly when it can be described as being crampy or spasmodic (such as menstrual pain or painful spasms in the gastrointestinal tract). It is supportive in the treatment of muscle pains such as common tensions in the shoulders and neck. Main areas of application Spasmodic pain (such as menstrual pain) Restlessness Insomnia Colic (painful spasms in the gastrointestinal tract) Muscle pain, hardening of muscles How to take Tablets should be allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth. If necessary, tablets can be dissolved in a little bit of water. An interval of at least 30 min. to meals should be kept. Special application called Hot Seven For salt No. 7 exists another kind of application, the so-called Hot Seven, which has been proven fast-acting and effective. Dissolve 10 tablets of salt No. 7 in hot water and drink the hot solution slowly in small sips. Dosage The usual dose is 1 tablet 1 – 3 times a day or as advised.