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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
CRYSTAL
Labeler
Cardinal Health, 110 dba Leader
Label updated
2026-08-25
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

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 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

Questions?

1-888-593-0593

claims

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

Directions: For a relaxing bath/soak, liberally sprinkle LEADER™ 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.

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CARDINAL HEALTH

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Return to place of purchase if not satisfied.

CIN 5516083  REV 7/26

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LEADER™

NDC 70000-0021-1

Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate USP, 100%

Saline Laxative

Saline Laxative

For Relief of Occasional Constipation

Soaking Aid

For Minor Sprains and Bruises

100% Money Back Guarantee

NET WT 1 LB (454 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d27dc1cc-5e17-40d3-84fe-c1792552cfd5 · Version 17
NDC: 70000-0021