Indications and uses
for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises
Epsom Salt
- Manufacturer
- FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC | Consumer Product Partners, LLC
- Effective date
- 2025-02-24
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:55:59
Label at a glance#
ProductEpsom Salt
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
Label structure16 sections
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#
TEP
Tamper Evident Packaging:
Caution: this package has been sealed for your protection.
Do not use if package is open, torn or mutilated
Claims
Epsom Salt
Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.
M gSO 4 - 7H 2O
Active ingredient
Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate) 100%
Purpose
Saline Laxative
External use soaking aid
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises
Warnings
CAUTION: If prompt relief is not obtained or there is evidence of infection, discontinue use and consult your physician.
Hot or warms soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physican
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- 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
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
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
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 right away.
Directions
- 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
Directions for Soaking:
Dissolve 2 cups of CareOne Epsom Salt per fallon of water. Apply with bandages or toweling for 30 minutes up to three times a day. For less intensive soak, use 1 or 2 cups in a bath. Use warm water for best results
Other information
- magnesium content 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
None
Adverse Reactions
DISTRIBUTED BY:
FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC
LANDOVER, MD 20785
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CAREONE
EPSOM
SALKT
MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.
- SALINE LAXATIVE
- SOAKING AID
For relief of occasional constipation
For minor sprains and bruises
NET WT 16 OZ
(1 LB) 454 g
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM CATION Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 4 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41520-055-07 | 2025-02-24 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 9d75b9cf-edb3-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ce | Care One 602 Epsom Salt |
| 41520-055-43 | 2025-02-24 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 9d75b9cf-edb3-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ce | Care One 602 Epsom Salt |
| 41520-055-07 | 2020-01-31 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 9d75b9cf-edb3-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ce | Care One 602 Epsom Salt |
| 41520-055-43 | 2020-01-31 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 9d75b9cf-edb3-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ce | Care One 602 Epsom Salt |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41520-055-07 | Epsom Salt | 1814 g in 1 POUCH | GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION | 1814 | 2 | |
| 41520-055-43 | Epsom Salt | 454 g in 1 POUCH | GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION | 454 | 2 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | SK47B8698T | 1 | |
| MAGNESIUM CATION | ACTIVE MOIETY | T6V3LHY838 | 1 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Epsom Salt
- Magnesium Sulfate
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
- MAGNESIUM CATION
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 41520-055 | 41520-055-43, 41520-055-07 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE | SK47B8698T | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ee4fbe0-0d67-9b89-e063-6294a90a1514 | f2a8c16e-ea6c-4b71-8871-5fcf910df053 | 2025-02-24 | Warnings, Adverse reactions | 2ee4fbe0-0d67-9b89-e063-6294a90a1514 f2a8c16e-ea6c-4b71-8871-5fcf910df053 |
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