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Epsom Salt

Dosage form
GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION
Labeler
FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC
Label updated
2025-02-24
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

Claims

Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.

M gSO 4 - 7H 2O

Active ingredient

Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate) 100%

Purpose

Saline Laxative

External use soaking aid

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

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

Warnings

CAUTION: If prompt relief is not obtained or there is evidence of infection, discontinue use and consult your physician.

Hot or warms soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physican

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

Directions for Soaking:

Dissolve 2 cups of CareOne Epsom Salt per fallon of water.  Apply with bandages or toweling for 30 minutes up to three times a day.  For less intensive soak, use 1 or 2 cups in a bath.  Use warm water for best results

Other information
  • magnesium content 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

None

Adverse Reactions

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FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC

LANDOVER, MD 20785

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CAREONE

EPSOM

SALKT

MAGNESIUM SULFATE U.S.P.

  • SALINE LAXATIVE
  • SOAKING AID

For relief of occasional constipation

For minor sprains and bruises

NET WT 16 OZ

(1 LB) 454 g

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f2a8c16e-ea6c-4b71-8871-5fcf910df053 · Version 2
NDC: 41520-055