Label: EPSOM SALT MAGNESIUM SULFATE- magnesium sulfate granule

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated November 9, 2020

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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 495 mg
  • Questions or comments?

    For laxative or soak, call  1-800-910-6874

  • Principal Display Panel

    EPSOM SALTS

    Magnesium Sulfate USP

    saline laxative for relief of occasional constipation

    soaking aod for minor sprains and bruises

    Unscented

    NET WT 128OZ  (8 LBS) 3.63KG

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

    Distributed by Target Corporation

    Minneapolis, MN 55403

    TM & ©2017 Target Brands, Inc.

  • Package Label

    Magnesium Sulfate USP 100%

    TARGET Epsom Salt

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EPSOM SALT MAGNESIUM SULFATE 
    magnesium sulfate granule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11673-095
    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:11673-095-083628 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/31/201712/31/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33408/31/201712/31/2021
    Labeler - TARGET Corporation (006961700)