EPSOM SALT MAGNESIUM SULFATE- magnesium sulfate granule

Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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 493 mg

Questions or comments?

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EPSOM SALTS

Magnesium Sulfate USP

Saline Laxative

• Soothing relief from overexertion and stiffness
• Relieves occasional constipation as a saline laxative
• Great for gardening

Unscented

NET WT 96 OZ  (6 LBS) 2.72KG

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF HEAT SEALED POUCH IS IMPROPERLY SEALED.

CVS/ pharmacy™ Epsom Salt provides soothing relief from stiffness and soreness in joints as well as warming comfort to muscle aches. Simply dissolve two cups of CVS/ Pharmacy™ Epsom salt in a warm bath or, to make a compress, in hot water and apply as a wet dressing with a towel. See drug facts for use as an effective saline laxative to relieve occasional constipation. Also makes an excellent fertilizer!

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Made in the USA

Package Label

 

Epsom Salt

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

EPSOM SALT MAGNESIUM SULFATE 
magnesium sulfate granule

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 59779-395
Route of Administration	ORAL, TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: DE08037SAB) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)	MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED	1 g  in 1 g

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 59779-395-06	2720 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	12/31/2014	12/31/2020

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL	part334	12/31/2014	12/31/2020

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)