EPSOM SALT- magnesium sulfate crystal

País: Estats Units

Idioma: anglès

Font: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

ingredients actius:

MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE (UNII: SK47B8698T) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)

Disponible des:

Cardinal Health, 110 dba Leader

Vía de administración:

ORAL

tipo de receta:

OTC DRUG

indicaciones terapéuticas:

Saline Laxative Uses for Oral Laxative - for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) - this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Estat d'Autorització:

OTC monograph not final

Fitxa tècnica

EPSOM SALT- MAGNESIUM SULFATE CRYSTAL
CARDINAL HEALTH, 110 DBA LEADER
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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LEADER EPSOM SALT 602.002/602AA
SAFETY SEAL
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_
USES FOR ORAL LAXATIVE
for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product 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
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
CLAIMS
FOR EXTERNAL USE AS A SOAKING AID FOR MINO