FDA Label for Epsom Salt
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Epsom Salt Product Label
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Disclaimer
FOR EXTERNAL USE AS A SOAKING AID FOR MINOR SPRAINS AND BRUISES.
DIRECTIONS: For a 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.
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
Before use
Ask A Doctor 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
Inactive Ingredients
None
Adverse Reaction
PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:
HARRIS TEETER, LLC. MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1-800-432-6111 or harristeeter.com
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Harris Teeter ™
EPSOM SALT
MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.
SALINE LAXATIVE
For Relief of Occasional Constipation
SOAKING AID
For Minor Sprains and Bruises
NET WT. 4 LB (1.81 kg)
EPSOM SALT
Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.
NET WT. 4 LB (1.81 kg)
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