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FDA Label for Epsom Salt

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Table of Contents

    1. TEP
    2. ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    3. PURPOSE
    4. USE
    5. WARNINGS
    6. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    7. ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
    8. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    9. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
    10. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    11. DIRECTIONS
    12. OTHER INFORMATION
    13. SOAKING DIRECTIONS
    14. ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION
    15. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Epsom Salt Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Walmart, 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.

Tep



Tamper Evident Packaging:

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


Active Ingredient



Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate) 100%


Purpose



Saline Laxative


Use



Uses for Laxative

  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • for this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings



for this product


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 help 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



  • each teaspoon (5 grams) contains: magnesium 495 mg

Soaking Directions



For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises.

DIRECTIONS:  For a relaxing bath/soak, generously sprinkle Equate Epsom Salt into warm, running bath water

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 phsician.  Keep out of reach of children.


Adverse Reactions Section



DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72718

602.002/602AA


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NDC 49035-602-43

equate

Epson Salt

MAGNESIUM SULFATE USP

MgSO4  - 7H2O

Soaking aid for minor sprains and bruised

Saline lazative for relief of occasional constipation

NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454 g 1 lb

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