Label: EPSOM SALT- magnesium sulfate granule

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated January 4, 2024

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  • Active ingredient

    Magnesium sulfate USP 100%

  • Purpose

     Saline laxative

  • Uses

    • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • 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
    • 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.

    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

    If pregnancy 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours
    agedose
     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 in a full glass (8oz) of water


    Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
  • Inactive Ingredients

    None

  • Other information

    • each teaspoon contains: magnesium 493 mg
  • Questions or comments?
  • Principal Display Panel

    365® EVERYDAYVALUE

    EPSOM SALTS

    MAGNESIUM SULFATE USP

    + FIRST +

    SOAKING AID FOR MINOR SPRAINS & BRUISES

    SALINE LAXATIVE FOR SHORT-TERM RELIEF FOR CONSTIPATION

    NET WT  OZ  (6 LBS) 2.72KG

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    WHOLE FOODS MARKET

    550 BOWIE STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78703

    www.wholefoodsmarket.com

    Made in the 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.

  • Package Label

    Magnesium sulfate USP 100%

    WHOLE FOODS MARKET Epsom Salt

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EPSOM SALT 
    magnesium sulfate granule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:42681-6413
    Route of AdministrationORAL, TOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: DE08037SAB) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED1 g  in 1 g
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:42681-6413-12720 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/28/201812/31/2025
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00702/28/201812/31/2025
    Labeler - Whole Foods Market (196175616)