Indications and uses
for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Drug Facts
- Manufacturer
- Safeway, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2026-10-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-10-06 02:04:08
Label at a glance#
ProductEpsom Salt
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours age dose adults and children 12 years and older 2-4 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water children 6 to 11 years 1-2 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium restricted diet
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
presently taking a prescription drug.
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. This may indicate a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
If pregnancy 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 (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
- do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 years and older | 2-4 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water |
| children 6 to 11 years | 1-2 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water |
Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Inactive Ingredients
None
Other information
- each teaspoon contains: magnesium 495 mg
Questions or comments?
For laxative or soak, call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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EPSOM SALTS
Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.
Mg SO4 + 7H2O
Soaking aid for minor sprains & bruises
Saline laxative for relief of occasional constipation
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 ADVISE OF A PHYSICIAN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PACKAGE SOLD BY WEIGHT NOT VOLUME. SOME SETTLING OF CONTENT MAY OCCUR DURING SHIPMENT. IF CAKING OCCURS, TAP POUCH GENTLE TO FREE GRANULES
NET WT OZ (LB) kg
Tamper Evident Packaging: Caution: this package has been sealed for your protection. Do not use if package is open, torn or mutilated
DISTRIBUTED BY:
BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC
P.O. BOX 99, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009
Package Label
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Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Epsom Salt
- Magnesium sulfate
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED
- MAGNESIUM CATION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 21130-970 | 21130-970-04 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED | DE08037SAB | ACTIB |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2025-04-16 | full-release | 2026-06-01 00:59:19 |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 804b0e4a-dab2-49e2-8a72-f170d71a6de0 | 947ae6fe-05d9-4bcf-be73-b3e1a2c60227 | 2025-04-16 | Warnings | 947ae6fe-05d9-4bcf-be73-b3e1a2c60227 |
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