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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE
Labeler
AmerisourceBergen (Good Neighbor Pharmacy) 46122
Label updated
2026-08-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
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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 pregnancy 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 dissolved 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 

Questions or comments?

For laxative or soak, call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

*SAFETY SEALED

Epsom Salt

 Magnesium Sulfate

Saline Laxative

Relieves occasional constipation

Soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises

Net Wt LB (kg)

*TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF HEAT SEALED POUCH IS IMPROPERLY SEALED

Distributed by: AmerisouceBergen

1 West First Avenue

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Visit us at www.mygnp.com

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d22fb02f-09c4-476a-b6d6-d3a2fd30049d · Version 12
NDC: 46122-461