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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION
Labeler
Amazon.com Services LLC
Label updated
2026-03-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate) 100%

Purpose

Saline Laxative

Use
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • for this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings

for this product

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • kidney disease
  • a magnesium-restricted diet
  • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
  • already used a laxative for a period longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a help professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • do not exceed recommended daily dosage
  • drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
  • dissolve the dose in 8 ounces of water. Lemon juice may be added to improve the taste

adults and children 12 years and over - 2 to 6 level teaspoons (10 to 30 grams) daily

children 6 to under 12 years - 1 to 2 level teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) daily

children under 6 years - consult a doctor

Other information
  • each teaspoon (5 grams) contains: magnesium 495 mg
Invactive Ingredient

None

soaking directions

For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises.

DIRECTIONS:  For a relaxing bath/soak, generously sprinkle Epsom Salt into warm, running bath water

CAUTION:  If prompt relief is not obtained or there is evidence of infection, discontinue use and consult your physician.  Hot or warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a phsician.  Keep out of reach of children.

ADVERSE REACTION

Tamper Evident Packaging:

Caution: This package has been sealed for your protection. Do not use if package is open, torn or mutilated.

DISTRIBUTED BY:

Amazon.com, Services, Inc

Seattle, WA 98109

1-877-485-0385

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SOLIMO

Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate USP

Saline laxative

Soaking aid

NET WT 8 LB (3.62 kg)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 787ec4b0-c6c5-44ab-a53d-d6d25304f95e · Version 6
NDC: 72288-602