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FDA Label for Epsom Salt

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TEASPOON)
    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. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
    8. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF:
    9. IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING
    10. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    11. DIRECTIONS
    12. OTHER INFORMATION
    13. INACTIVE INGREDIENT
    14. LABEL

Epsom Salt Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cvs Pharmacy. 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 (In Each Teaspoon)



Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) 5 g


Purpose



External Use ...................................................... Soaking Solution
Internal Use .......................................................... Saline Laxative


Uses



External

• temporarily relieves minor sprains and bruises

Internal

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours


Warnings



As a laxative • Do not give to children under six years of age except under the advice and supervision of a physician.

• For occasional use only. Serious side effects from prolonged use or overdose may occur.


Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have:



As a soaking solution

  • redness or swelling present

    • • evidence of an infection

    • diabetes - hot and warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on advice of a physician

    As a laxative
    • abdominal pain

    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • kidney disease
    • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
    • a magnesium-restricted diet


Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are:



As a laxative • taking prescription medication


When Using This Product



• do not use more than directed


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If:



As a soaking solution
• you experience redness, irritation, swelling or infection.

As a laxative
• you have no bowel movement within six hours or experience rectal bleeding - these could be signs of a serious condition.
• you have already used a laxative for longer than one week.


If Pregnant Or Breastfeeding



consult a health care professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



In case of accidental ingestion or overdose, seek medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.


Directions



As a soaking solution: Pour 2 cups of Epsom Salt under warm, running bath water. Soak for 20 minutes to relieve sore, tired muscles.
As a warm compress: Dissolve 1 cup of Epsom Salt in 1 quart of warm water. Using a towel, apply solution to the affected area for 15-30 minutes to reduce pain and swelling. Repeat as needed.
As a laxative: If necessary, repeat dosage after 4 hours. Do not take more than 2 doses per day. Drink a full 8 oz of water with each dose.

adults and children 12 years of age and older .......................1-3 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily.
children 6 to 12years of age ............................1/2-1 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily.

Not recommended for children under 6 years of age


Other Information



dissolve well before use.
magnesium content: 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)


Inactive Ingredient



None


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