{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredient (in each teaspoon) Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) 5 g"],"ask_doctor":["Ask a doctor before use if you have: As a soaking solution redness or swelling present • evidence of an infection • diabetes - hot and warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on advice of a physician As a laxative • abdominal pain nausea vomiting kidney disease a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks a magnesium-restricted diet"],"ask_doctor_or_pharmacist":["Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: As a laxative • taking prescription medication"],"dosage_and_administration":["Directions As a soaking solution: Pour 2 cups of Epsom Salt under warm, running bath water. Soak for 20 minutes to relieve sore, tired muscles. As a warm compress: Dissolve 1 cup of Epsom Salt in 1 quart of warm water. Using a towel, apply solution to the affected area for 15-30 minutes to reduce pain and swelling. Repeat as needed. As a laxative: If necessary, repeat dosage after 4 hours. Do not take more than 2 doses per day. Drink a full 8 oz of water with each dose. adults and children 12 years of age and older .......................1-3 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily. children 6 to 12years of age ............................1/2-1 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily. Not recommended for children under 6 years of age"],"effective_time":"20241021","id":"2502eda3-f1e2-34a6-e063-6394a90a1e4a","inactive_ingredient":["Inactive ingredient None"],"indications_and_usage":["Uses External • temporarily relieves minor sprains and bruises Internal • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours"],"keep_out_of_reach_of_children":["Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion or overdose, seek medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center immediately."],"openfda":{},"other_safety_information":["Other information dissolve well before use. magnesium content: 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)"],"package_label_principal_display_panel":["Label 42732A"],"pregnancy_or_breast_feeding":["If pregnant or breastfeeding consult a health care professional before use."],"purpose":["Purpose External Use ...................................................... Soaking Solution Internal Use .......................................................... Saline Laxative"],"set_id":"bb0331c9-155f-3972-e053-2a95a90ab803","spl_product_data_elements":["Harmon Core Values Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE MAGNESIUM CATION"],"stop_use":["Stop use and ask a doctor if: As a soaking solution • you experience redness, irritation, swelling or infection. As a laxative • you have no bowel movement within six hours or experience rectal bleeding - these could be signs of a serious condition. • you have already used a laxative for longer than one week."],"version":"2","warnings":["Warnings As a laxative • Do not give to children under six years of age except under the advice and supervision of a physician. • For occasional use only. Serious side effects from prolonged use or overdose may occur."],"when_using":["When using this product • do not use more than directed"]}