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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Label updated
2026-05-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED
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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
age dose
 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.
Other information
  • each teaspoon contains: magnesium 495 mg
Inactive Ingredients

None

Questions or comments?

For laxative or soak, call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

EPSOM SALTS

Magnesium Sulfate USP

Saline Laxative

Use as a Topical Soaking Solution for Minor Sprains & Bruises 

Saline Laxative Help Relieves Occasional Constipation

NET WT OZ (LB) kg

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

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1f9e72dc-a394-420d-8fe8-fc4d0f6906ed · Version 5
NDC: 51316-395