Label: EPSAL- magnesium sulfate, unspecified form ointment

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

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  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Epsal Ointment, a Specially Suspended Epsom Salts Drawing Ointment is Recommended for External Application to draw foreign substances from below the surface of the skin, as for example, a sliver of wood or a stinger from a bee bite.

  • DIRECTIONS

    Apply a heaping quantity to affected parts one or two times a day. Bandage loosely to protect the clothing if necessary.

  • Active Ingredient

    Magnesium Sulfate 40%.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    Purified Water, White Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol

  • WARNINGS

    FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. CAUTION: In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns, consult physician. If redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases or if infection occurs, discontinue use and consult physician.

  • WARNING

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    NDC #11649-0001-3

    Distributed By
    PRESS CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
    COLUMBUS, OHIO 43209

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 gram Jar Label

    Epsal®
    OINTMENT

    NET WT. 2 OZ. (60 grams)

    Principal Display Panel - 60 gram Jar Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EPSAL 
    magnesium sulfate, unspecified form ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11649-0001
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Magnesium Sulfate, Unspecified Form (UNII: DE08037SAB) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) Magnesium Sulfate, Unspecified Form400 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Petrolatum (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) 143 mg  in 1 g
    Mineral Oil (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    Microcrystalline Wax (UNII: XOF597Q3KY)  
    Lanolin Alcohols (UNII: 884C3FA9HE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11649-0001-312 in 1 BOX01/15/1957
    160 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33401/15/1957
    Labeler - Press Chemical and Pharmaceutical Laboratories (059935494)
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