Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v10
SPL
SPL Set ID 5a88048e-5417-4d8e-a149-f51610a5d420
Routes
ORAL TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-02-19
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Magnesium Cation (1 g)

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2018-02-28
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
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 dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water


Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Package Label
WHOLE FOODS MARKET Epsom Salt
Active Ingredient

Magnesium sulfate USP 100%

Other Information
  • each teaspoon contains: magnesium 493 mg
Inactive Ingredient

none 

Questions Or Comments?

[email protected] • (512)542-0878

Principal Display Panel

365® EVERYDAY VALUE

EPSOM SALTS

MAGNESIUM SULFATE, U.S.P.

+FIRST AID +

SOAKING AID FOR MINOR SPRAINS & BRUISES

SALINE LAXATIVE FOR SHORT-TERM RELIEF FOR CONSTIPATION

Net Wt LB (kg)

DISTRIBUTED BY:

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 550BOWIE STREET, TX 78703

www.wholefoodsmarket.com

MADE IN USA

STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PACKAGE SOLD BY WEIGHT NOT VOLUME. SOME SETTLING OF CONTENT MAY OCCUR DURING SHIPMENT. IF CAKING OCCURS, TAP POUCH GENTLY TO FREE GRANULES.

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

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
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.

If Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding,

 ask a health professional before use.

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.

Structured Label Content

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
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 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 dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water


Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Package Label
WHOLE FOODS MARKET Epsom Salt
Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Magnesium sulfate USP 100%

Other Information (Other information)
  • each teaspoon contains: magnesium 493 mg
Inactive Ingredient (Inactive ingredient)

none 

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

[email protected] • (512)542-0878

Principal Display Panel

365® EVERYDAY VALUE

EPSOM SALTS

MAGNESIUM SULFATE, U.S.P.

+FIRST AID +

SOAKING AID FOR MINOR SPRAINS & BRUISES

SALINE LAXATIVE FOR SHORT-TERM RELIEF FOR CONSTIPATION

Net Wt LB (kg)

DISTRIBUTED BY:

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 550BOWIE STREET, TX 78703

www.wholefoodsmarket.com

MADE IN USA

STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PACKAGE SOLD BY WEIGHT NOT VOLUME. SOME SETTLING OF CONTENT MAY OCCUR DURING SHIPMENT. IF CAKING OCCURS, TAP POUCH GENTLY TO FREE GRANULES.

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

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
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.

If Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnancy or breast-feeding,)

 ask a health professional before use.

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 Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

 presently taking a prescription drug.

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