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 ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC, 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

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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.

Epsom Salt
Magnesium Sulfate USP
MgS04 7H20

Packaged by Vi-Jon, Inc.,

One Swan Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167

2013 ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC

www.shopko.com

For consumer questions

call 1-888-593-0593

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ZIPPER REPLACEMENT

SHOPKO

EPSOM SALT

Magnesium Sulfate USP

MgSO4 7H2O

Saline Laxative

For Relief of Occasional Constipation

Soaking Aid

For Minor Sprains and Bruies

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: 37012-602
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: 37012-602-07	1814 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	06/05/2009

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	06/05/2009

Labeler - ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC (023252638)

Registrant - Vi-Jon (790752542)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Vi-Jon		790752542	manufacture(37012-602)