Epsom Salts
3d19523d-7cc3-2f2f-e054-00144ff88e88
34390-5
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Description
Magnesium sulfate USP 100%
Purpose
Saline laxative
Medication Information
Purpose
Saline laxative
Description
Magnesium sulfate USP 100%
Uses
■ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
■ generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Section 51945-4
Directions
■do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours
age dose
adults and children 2-4 level teaspoons dissolved
12 years and older in a full glass (8oz) of water
children 6 to 1-2 level teaspoons dissolved
11 years in a full glass (8oz) of water
Not recommended for children under 6 years of age
Active Ingredient
Magnesium sulfate USP 100%
Other Information
■ each teaspoon contains magnesium 493 mg
Inactive Ingredients
NONE
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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away
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 Using If You Are
presently taking a prescription drug
Structured Label Content
Uses
■ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
■ generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Section 51945-4 (51945-4)
Purpose
Saline laxative
Directions
■do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours
age dose
adults and children 2-4 level teaspoons dissolved
12 years and older in a full glass (8oz) of water
children 6 to 1-2 level teaspoons dissolved
11 years in a full glass (8oz) of water
Not recommended for children under 6 years of age
Active Ingredient
Magnesium sulfate USP 100%
Other Information (Other information)
■ each teaspoon contains magnesium 493 mg
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)
NONE
When Using This Product (When using this product)
■ do not use more than directed
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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 Pregnant Or Breast Feeding (If pregnant or breast-feeding)
ask a health professional before use
Keep Out of Reach of Children (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
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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 Using If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are)
presently taking a prescription drug
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