Epsom Salt

Manufacturer
FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC | Vi-Jon
Effective date
2020-01-06
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:46:43

Label at a glance#

ProductEpsom Salt
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
Label structure13 sections

Indications and uses

Uses for Oral Laxative 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

Uses for Oral Laxative

  • 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

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.

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. For a less intensive soak, use 1 or 2 cupfuls in a 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:

FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC

LANDOVER, MD 20785

1-877-846-9949

Quality guaranteed or your money back.

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CARE ONE

Epsom Salt

MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P. MGSO4 - 7H2O

Saline Laxative For Relief of Occasional Constipation

Soaking Aid For minor sprains and bruises

OUR PHARMACISTS RECOMMENDED

NET WT 1 LB (454 kg)

602.002/602AA

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FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
41520-898-042023-10-23C16284748780-1d6a99b39-ed15-a426-e053-dadaa90af4c2Epsom Salt
41520-898-042022-01-28C16284748780-1d6a99b39-ed15-a426-e053-dadaa90af4c2Epsom Salt

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Product NDCPackage NDC
41520-89841520-898-04

Ingredients#

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MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATESK47B8698TACTIB

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