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NuValu Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE
Labeler
J C SALES
Label updated
2024-12-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
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DRUG FACTS

Active Ingredients

Magnesium sulfate (heptahydrate) 100%

Purpose

 Saline laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 30 mins 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 using if you are

presently taking a prescription drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

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 pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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
  • magnesium content 493 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)

Store in cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

Inactive Ingredients

none 

Label information

UNSCENTED

MULTI-PURPOSE

Magnesium sulfate U.S.P

Saline laxative

TAMPER RESISTANT PACKAGING

Caution: Do not use if heat sealed carton is improperly sealed

Package sold by weight not volume. Some settling of content may occur during shipment. If caking occurs, tap pouch gently to free granules.

Distributed by JC Sales,

Los Angeles, CA 90058

Made in China

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9f3cf9a4-e5c0-41ff-9fd3-63efb0d973cd · Version 4
NDC: 72520-001