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Epsom Salt
- Dosage form
- GRANULE
- Labeler
- TOP CARE (Topco Associates LLC)
- Label updated
- 2025-07-09
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED
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 pregnant 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 ingredient
none
Principal Display Panel
Epsom Salt
MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.
- Saline Laxative for Relief of Occasional Constipation
- Soaking Aid for Minor Sprain and Bruises
NET WT OZ (LB)
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF HEAT SEALED POUCH IS IMPROPERLY SEALED.
DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
www.topcarebrand.com
Package Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: b1222ba6-390d-478d-905b-994fff4d6d58 · Version 12
NDC: 36800-395