EPSOM SALT- magnesium sulfate granule, for solution

Epsom Salt by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Epsom Salt by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Safeway Inc, Vi-Jon, LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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

• do not exceed recommended daily dosage
• drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquie 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)

adverse reaction

EPSOM SALT
Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.
(MgSO4 7H2O)

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

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

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 physician. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions: Dissolve 2 cupfuls of this product per gallon of water. Apply with bandages or towelling for 30 minutes up to three times a day, or use as a soak or in bath. Use warm water for best results.

DISTRIBUTED BY: SAFEWAY, INC

P.O. BOX 99, PLEASANTON CA 94566-0009

1-888-SAFEWAY   www.safeway.com

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Saline Laxative for Relief of Occasional constipation

Soaking Aid for Minor Sprains and Bruises

Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.

MgSO4 7H20

Saline Laxative

Soaking Aid

NET WT 4 lb (1.81 kg)

602.002/602AA

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

EPSOM SALT 
magnesium sulfate granule, for solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 21130-602
Route of Administration	ORAL, TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE (UNII: SK47B8698T) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)	MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE	1 g  in 1 g

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 21130-602-43	454 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	11/12/2002
2	NDC: 21130-602-07	1814 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	11/12/2002

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	11/12/2002

Labeler - Safeway Inc (009137209)

Registrant - Vi-Jon (790752542)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Vi-Jon		790752542	manufacture(21130-602)