FDA Label for Epsom Salt
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- PURPOSE
- USES
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANCY OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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Epsom Salt Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Safeway, Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredient
Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate) 100%
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium restricted diet
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
presently taking a prescription drug.
When Using This Product
- do not use more than directed
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. This may indicate a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
If Pregnancy Or Breast-Feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
- do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours
age | dose |
adults and children 12 years and older | 2-4 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water |
children 6 to 11 years | 1-2 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water |
Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Inactive Ingredients
None
Other Information
- each teaspoon contains: magnesium 495 mg
Questions Or Comments?
For laxative or soak, call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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EPSOM SALTS
Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.
Mg SO4 + 7H2O
Soaking aid for minor sprains & bruises
Saline laxative for relief of occasional constipation
For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises
CAUTION: IF PROMPT RELIEF IS NOT OBTAINED OR THERE IS EVIDENCE OF INFECTION. DISCONTINUE USE AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. HOT OR WARM SOAKS SHOULD NOT BE USED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABETES EXCEPT ON THE ADVISE OF A PHYSICIAN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PACKAGE SOLD BY WEIGHT NOT VOLUME. SOME SETTLING OF CONTENT MAY OCCUR DURING SHIPMENT. IF CAKING OCCURS, TAP POUCH GENTLE TO FREE GRANULES
NET WT OZ (LB) kg
Tamper Evident Packaging: Caution: this package has been sealed for your protection. Do not use if package is open, torn or mutilated
DISTRIBUTED BY:
BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC
P.O. BOX 99, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009
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