FDA Label for Epsom Salt

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Epsom Salt Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Old East Main, Co. 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


Use



  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • for 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

  • 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



Tamper Evident Packaging
Caution this package has been sealed for your protection. Do not use if package is open, torn or mulitated.

DIRECTIONS: Dissolve 2 cupfuls of this product per gallon of water. Apply with bandages or toweling for 30 minutes up to three times a day or use as a soak or 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 phyusician. 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.

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epsom salt

MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.

MgSO4 7H2O

SALINE LAXATIVE

For Relief of Occasional Constipation

SOAKING AID

For Minor Sprains and Bruises

NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453 g

602.002/602AA


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