From: Benefits of using magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) for eclampsia management and maternal mortality reduction: lessons from Kano State in Northern Nigeria
Unit cost/ampoule
Ampoules required
Total cost/episode
Diazepam
N 100
10
N 1000 ($6.67)*
MgSO4 (loading dose)
N 200
8
N 1600 ($10.6)*
MgSO4 (Recurrent convulsions)
1
N 200 ($1.33)*