EPSOM SALT- magnesium sulfate granule, for solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI

INN (International Name):

MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

Composition:

MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 1 g in 1 g

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Saline Laxative - for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) - for this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours - 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 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.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

EPSOM SALT- MAGNESIUM SULFATE GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION
UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. DBA UNFI
_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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EPSOM SALT
602.002/602AA
TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGING
CAUTION: THIS PACKAGE HAS BEEN SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION. DO NOT USE
IF
PACKAGE IS OPEN, TORN OR MULITATED.
EPSOM SALT
magnesium sulfate U.S.P.
MgSO4 7H2O
saline laxative/soaking aid
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate) 100%
PURPOSE
Saline Laxative
USES
for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
for 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
magnesium content 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)
INACTIVE