Label: EPSOM SALTS RELIEF- magnesium sulfate heptahydrate granule

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

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Updated November 15, 2022

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active Ingredients Purpose

    Magnesium Sulfate [heptahydrate]100% Saline Laxative

  • PURPOSE

    -For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)

    -this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    -For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)

    -this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    Ask a doctor is 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 of 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.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, as 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.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

    -do not exceed more than 2 doses per day

    -drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose

    -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 4 level teaspoons (10 to 20 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

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Other information

    Magnesium content: 495 mg per teaspoon

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Relief

    Epsom Salt

    Magnesium Sulfate

    A Soaking aid for minor sprains & bruises

    Use as a saline laxative

    NET WT 16 Oz (1 LB) 454 g

    1 LB Epsom Salt

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EPSOM SALTS  RELIEF
    magnesium sulfate heptahydrate granule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:22431-124
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE (UNII: SK47B8698T) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE100 g  in 100 g
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:22431-124-011810 g in 1 BAG; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/24/2015
    2NDC:22431-124-02454 g in 1 BAG; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/24/2015
    3NDC:22431-124-03454 g in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/24/2015
    4NDC:22431-124-04907 g in 1 BAG; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/24/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33407/09/2010
    Labeler - Blue Cross Laboratories, Inc. (008298879)
    Registrant - Blue Cross Laboratories, Inc. (008298879)