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FDA Label for Epsom Salt

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    2. PURPOSE
    3. USES
    4. WARNINGS
    5. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    6. ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
    7. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    8. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
    9. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    10. DIRECTIONS
    11. OTHER INFORMATION
    12. OTHER
    13. PACKAGE LABEL

Epsom Salt Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Wakefern Food Corp. 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

Warnings



Warnings


Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • kidney disease
  • a magnesium-restricted diet
  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
  • already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week.

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



 taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



 you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.  These could be signs of a serious condition.


If Pregnant 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 right away.


Directions



  • do not exceed recommended daily dosage
  • drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
  • dissolve the dose in 8 ounces of water. Lemon juice may be added to improve the taste

    • adults and children 12 years and over - 2 to 6 level teaspoons (10 to 30 grams) daily

    children 6 to under 12 years - 1 to 2 level teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) daily

    children under 6 years - consult a doctor


Other Information



  • magnesium content 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)

Other



Discover the relaxing spa like qualities of this product in your bath
For Minor Sprains and Bruises
Saline Laxative
For Relief of Occasional Constipation
For external use as a soaking aid for minor spraind and bruises.

Caution: this package has been sealed for your protection. Do not use if package is open, torn or mutilated.

Directions: Dissolve 2 cupfuls of this product per gallon of water. Apply with bandages or towelling for 30 minutes up to three times a day. For a less intensive soak, use 1 or 2 cupfuls in bath. Use warm water for best results.

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 advice of a physician. Keep out of reach of children.

DISTRIBUTED BY: WAKEFERN FOOD CORP.

5000 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

KEASBEY, NJ 08832

Your complete satisfaction or your money back.  We welcome your questions and comments.  

Call: 1-800-ShopRite or

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Package Label



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epsom salt

Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.

MgSO4  7H2O

Saline Laxative

SOAKING AID

For Minor Sprains and Bruises

Net Wt 4 LB  (1.81 kg)

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602.002/602AA


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