Label: EPSOM SALT- magnesium sulfate crystal

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Caution: this package has been sealed for your protection. Do not use if package is open, torn or mutilated

  • Active ingredient

    Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate)100%

  • Purpose

    Saline Laxative

  • Uses

    Uses for Oral Laxative

    • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
  • Warnings

    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

  • Other information

    • magnesium content 495 mg per teaspon (5 grams)
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises.

    Directions: Dissolve 2 cupfuls of this product per gallon of water.  Apply with bandages or toweling for 30 minutes up to three times a day, or use as a soak or in a bath.  Use warm water for best results.

    Caution: if prompt relief is not obtained or there is evidence of infection, discontinue use and consult your physician. Hot or warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician. Keep out of reach of children.

    DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

    www.myleader.com 1-800-200-6313

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    NDC 37205-602-07

    LEADER Epsom Salt

    Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.

    M​g​SO​4 ​ 7H​2​0

    Saline Laxative

    For Relief of Occasional Constipation

    Soaking Aid

    For Minor Sprains and Bruises

    NET WT 4 LB (1.81 kg)

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    602.002/602AA

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EPSOM SALT 
    magnesium sulfate crystal
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37205-602
    Route of AdministrationORAL, TOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE (UNII: SK47B8698T) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE1 g  in 1 g
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37205-602-071814 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/26/2012
    2NDC:37205-602-43454 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/26/2012
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33403/26/2012
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (097537435)
    Registrant - Vi-Jon (790752542)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Vi-Jon790752542manufacture(37205-602)