Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Epsom Salt
- Manufacturer
- Marc Glassman, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2021-12-07
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 22:17:45
Label at a glance#
ProductEpsom Salt
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED
Label structure9 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.
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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 493 mg
Principal Display Panel
EPSOM SALTS
SOAKING SOLUTION / SALINE LAXATIVE
Magnesium Sulfate
- Relieves Occasional Constipation
- Soaking Aid For Minor Sprains and Bruises
NET WT OZ ( LBS)
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF HEAT SEALED POUCH IS IMPROPERLY SEALED.
Distributed by:
Marc Glassman, Inc.
West 130th Street
Cleveland, OH 44130
Package Label
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 |
|---|---|
| 68998-395 | 68998-395-04 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED | DE08037SAB | ACTIB |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1f2e2734-bbe4-4340-b7fb-95c33c8d4f0e | d59af4ce-1269-4dd2-b6a5-be43758b58d8 | 2021-12-07 | Warnings | 1f2e2734-bbe4-4340-b7fb-95c33c8d4f0e d59af4ce-1269-4dd2-b6a5-be43758b58d8 |
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