Epsom Salt

Manufacturer
Winco Foods, LLC | Vi-Jon
Effective date
2018-12-09
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:42:39

Label at a glance#

ProductEpsom Salt
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
Label structure14 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 pail, 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

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)

Questions

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Or to report and adverse event call 800-824-1706 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm MST

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

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.

WinCo Foods
Epsom Salt
MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.

DISTRIBUTED BY:

WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID 83704

Comments & Questions?

800-824-1706 www.wincofoods.com

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

ZIPPER PLACEMENT

WinCo FOODS

Epsom Salt

MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.

MgSO4 - 7H20

Saline Laxative For Relief of Occasional Constipation

Soaking Aid for Minor Sprains & Bruises

NET WT 4 LB (1.81 kg)

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FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

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NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
67091-169-042020-05-21C16284748780-19d75b9d0-f03d-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ceEpsom Salt
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67091-16967091-169-04

Ingredients#

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