Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v11
SPL
SPL Set ID d22fb02f-09c4-476a-b6d6-d3a2fd30049d
Routes
ORAL TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-02-25
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 2018-04-30
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
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Epsom Salt
Active Ingredient

Magnesium sulfate USP 100%

Other Information
  • each teaspoon contains: magnesium 495 mg
Inactive Ingredient

none 

Questions Or Comments?

For laxative or soak, call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

*SAFETY SEALED

Epsom Salt

 Magnesium Sulfate

Saline Laxative

Relieves occasional constipation

Soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises

Net Wt LB (kg)

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

Distributed by: AmerisouceBergen

1 West First Avenue

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Visit us at www.mygnp.com

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
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Epsom Salt
Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Magnesium sulfate USP 100%

Other Information (Other information)
  • each teaspoon contains: magnesium 495 mg
Inactive Ingredient (Inactive ingredient)

none 

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

For laxative or soak, call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

*SAFETY SEALED

Epsom Salt

 Magnesium Sulfate

Saline Laxative

Relieves occasional constipation

Soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises

Net Wt LB (kg)

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

Distributed by: AmerisouceBergen

1 West First Avenue

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Visit us at www.mygnp.com

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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