FDA Label for Epsom Salt
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Epsom Salt Product Label
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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
Directions for laxative
- 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)
Questions
1-888-593-0593
Other
meijer
Epsom Salt
Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.
For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises
Directions: Dissolve 2 cups of this product per galon of water. Apply with bandages or toweling for 30 minutes up to three times a day, or use as a soak or i a 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 warms soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physican.
Epsom Salt is trusted remedy that is useful every season of the year.
BEAT WINTER BLUES
Simply dissolve two cups of Meijer Epsom Salt in a warm bath to provide soothing relief from stress stiffness
A MINERAL SPRING SPA
Spring is your fresh start to working out and physical activity, often leading to overexertion. Just dissolve two cups of Meijer Epsom Salt into warm bath water, settle in, and experience the relief and relaxation
FIRST AID SUMMER SLAT
Dissolve two cups of MeijerEpsom Salt in two cups of warm water to make a compress. Apply as a wet dressing towel to provide soothing relief from overexertion from sports. Dissolve two cups of Meijer Salt into a gallon of water to make a foot soak to relieve and soothe tired feet.
RELAX INTO AUTUMN
Dissolve two cups of Meijer Epsom Salt into a gallon of war water. This will soak away tiredness, soreness and help soothe away stress.
DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, iNC.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
www.meijer.com
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meijer
Epsom Salt
Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.
Saline Laxative - Soaking Aid
For Relief of Occasional Constipation
For minor Sprains and Bruises
NET WT 4 LB (1.81 kg)
602.002/602AA
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