Being a Magnesium remedy Mag phos shares the Colic and Teething symptoms that all Magnesiums may help. However the Phosphorus component extends the use of this remedy into important areas, especially the area of nerves and therefore pains.
It is an excellent remedy for Cramp and Menstrual problems. Think of crampy, painful periods, better for heat and/or pressure and you have strong indications for Mag phos.
In fact all the pains requiring Mag phos are better from warmth and especially warm applications – this combines pressure and warmth to relieve.
Cramping pains
Better from pressure
Colic
Cramp
Earache
Headache
Menstrual problems
Teething