Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate
- Manufacturer
- TARGET Corporation
- Effective date
- 2020-11-09
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 23:07:27
Label at a glance#
ProductEpsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate
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 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 100%
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- 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) right away.
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 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 1-800-910-6874
Principal Display Panel
EPSOM SALTS
Magnesium Sulfate USP
saline laxative for relief of occasional constipation
soaking aod for minor sprains and bruises
Unscented
NET WT 128OZ (8 LBS) 3.63KG
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF HEAT SEALED POUCH IS IMPROPERLY SEALED.
Distributed by Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN 55403
TM & ©2017 Target Brands, Inc.
Package Label
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate
- Magnesium sulfate
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED
- MAGNESIUM CATION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 11673-095 | 11673-095-08 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED | DE08037SAB | ACTIB |
Source Document#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88f8abe9-dea1-4bf1-97da-5928709df897 | 9e60eb82-fa45-4412-8f31-b5fbda91392e | 2020-11-09 | Warnings | 88f8abe9-dea1-4bf1-97da-5928709df897 9e60eb82-fa45-4412-8f31-b5fbda91392e |
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