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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION
Labeler
Vi-Jon, LLC
Label updated
2026-06-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
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Tamper Evident Statement

Tamper Evident Packaging:

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

SWAN 

Epsom Salt

MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.

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 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 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 liquie 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: nagnesium 495 mg
Inactive ingredients

None

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Saline Laxative

Magnesium Sulfate, USP

Mixes Easily, Dissolves Clear

For ages 6+

NO STIMULANTS / NON-STIMULANT ACTIVES

NO ADDED FLAVOR

NO SUGAR ADDED

PRESERVATIVE FREE

*This product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours.

Adverse reaction

Distributed by Vi-Jon, LLC

St. Louis, MO 63114

1-888-593-0593

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Cut along dotted line and press zipper to reseal.

swan ®

FAST-ACTING, EFFECTIVE RELIEF

Saline Laxative

MAGNESIUM SULFATE, USP

RELIEF IN AS FAST AS 30 MINUTES!*

Relieves Occasional Constipation and Irregularity

Meets USP Quality and Purity Standards

NET WT 1.5 LB (680.3 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ba490c22-19f0-4887-9509-bd3d32e0f5b1 · Version 14
NDC: 0869-0602