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Epsom Salt

Manufacturer
Geiss, Destin and Dunn, Inc | Vi-Jon
Effective date
2020-01-09
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:46:29

Label at a glance#

ProductEpsom Salt
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
Label structure13 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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 ye...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium sulfate USP ( Heptahydrate) 100%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings 

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • magnesium content 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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.

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.

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.

Distributed by:

Geiss, Destin and Dunn, Inc

Peachtree City, GA 30269

www.valuelabels.com

1-866-696-0957

602.002/602AA

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GoodSense

Epsom Salt

Magnesium sulfate U.S.P.

MgSO 7H20

Saline Laxative

For relief of Occasional Constipation

Soaking Aid

For Minor Sprains and Bruises

Resealabel

Pouch

NET WT 16 oz (1 LB) 454 g

602.002/602AA

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DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATEACTIVE INGREDIENTSK47B8698T1
MAGNESIUM CATIONACTIVE MOIETYT6V3LHY8381

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
75981-60275981-602-43

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATESK47B8698TACTIB

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BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
886d8a67-8c63-4411-994d-929d8a7e1edb118f5a39-6d3e-4867-9ff6-ead03e945c012021-08-04WarningsExact identifier
spl set id: 118f5a39-6d3e-4867-9ff6-ead03e945c01

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