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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION
Labeler
Walgreen Co.
Label updated
2026-02-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
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TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGING:

CAUTION: THIS PACKAGE HAS BEEN SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION.

DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPEN, TORN OR MUTILATED.

Active ingredient

Magnesium sulfate USP (Heptahydrate) 100%

Purpose

Saline laxative

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

for this product

Ask a Doctor before use
  • 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 health 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 
Inactive ingredients

none

Side panel

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

DIRECTIONS: For a relaxing soak, generously sprinkle Walgreens 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 physician. Keep out of reach of children.

ADVERSE REACTION

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

DEERFIELD, IL 60015

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©2023 Walgreen Co.

MADE IN U.S. WITH U.S. AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS

†Our pharmacists recommend the Walgreens brand.

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$2

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WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED†

Epsom Salt

MAGNESIUM SULFATE USP

(HEPTAHYDRATE) 100%

  • Soaking aid for minor sprains & bruises
  • Saline laxative 

NET WT 1 LB (454 g)

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DailyMed Set ID: b5a02809-6e01-4e01-b1c3-2b10c5091a4e · Version 13
NDC: 0363-0942