Label: EPSOM SALT- magnesium sulfate granule, for solution
- NDC Code(s): 11673-200-45, 11673-200-46
- Packager: Target Corporation
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final
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Drug Label Information
Updated February 10, 2021
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- Active ingredient (in each teaspoon)
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
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Ask a doctor before use if you have:
As a soaking solution
- redness or swelling present
• evidence of an infection
• diabetes - hot and warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on advice of a physician
As a laxative
• abdominal pain- nausea
- vomiting
- kidney disease
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
- a magnesium-restricted diet
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
- When using this product
- Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- If pregnant or breastfeeding
- Keep out of reach of children.
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Directions
As a soaking solution: Pour 2 cups of Epsom Salt under warm, running bath water. Soak for 20 minutes to relieve sore, tired muscles.
As a warm compress: Dissolve 1 cup of Epsom Salt in 1 quart of warm water. Using a towel, apply solution to the affected area for 15-30 minutes to reduce pain and swelling. Repeat as needed.
As a laxative: If necessary, repeat dosage after 4 hours. Do not take more than 2 doses per day. Drink a full 8 oz of water with each dose.adults and children 12 years of age and older .......................1-3 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily.
children 6 to 12years of age ............................1/2-1 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily.Not recommended for children under 6 years of age
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
EPSOM SALT
magnesium sulfate granule, for solutionProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:11673-200 Route of Administration TOPICAL, ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE (UNII: SK47B8698T) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 1 g in 1 g Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:11673-200-45 1800 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 01/15/2019 2 NDC:11673-200-46 3682 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 01/15/2019 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC monograph not final part334 01/15/2019 Labeler - Target Corporation (006961700)
