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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2025-09-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
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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 dissolved 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 ingredient

 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

(HEPTAHYDRATE) 100%

  • Soaking aid for minor sprains & bruises
  • Saline laxative

NET WT  LBS ( kg)

Tamper evident: do not use if the heat-sealed pouch is improperly sealed

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

walgreens.com

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7365e199-5038-48eb-b0b9-7b46f9894dd7 · Version 15
NDC: 0363-0395