Magnesium sulfate powder

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Magnesium sulfate dried

Available from:

Thornton & Ross Ltd

ATC code:

A06AD04

INN (International Name):

Magnesium sulfate dried

Dosage:

1mg/1mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 01060400; GTIN: 5011309400519

Patient Information leaflet

EPSOM SALTS
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Summary of Product characteristics

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EPSOM SALTS BP
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 03-Mar-2016 | Thornton &
Ross Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Epsom Salts BP
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate BP 100% W/W.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Crystals or Crystalline Powder.
Brilliant colourless crystals or a white crystalline powder.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
1. For the relief of occasional constipation.
2. For the relief of pain from sprains, bruises and boils.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
1. Oral. As a dilute solution.
2. Cutaneous. As a concentrated solution or paste.
Recommended doses and dosage schedules
Indication 1
Adults and children over 12
years:
5-15g (1 – 3 teaspoons) to be taken as required in 250 ml of water,
which
may be flavoured with citrus juices.
The elderly:
To be used with caution, not exceeding the adult dose.
Indication 2
As a wet dressing suitable for
all ages:
Dissolve one tablespoonful in a small cupful of warm water and apply
with lint or cotton wool as required.
4.3 Contraindications
Internal use is contraindicated in all cases of acute
gastro-intestinal conditions (except constipation), renal
impairment, and in children with intestinal parasitic diseases.
DO NOT give internally to children under 12 years old.
Hypersensitivity to magnesium sulfate.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Avoid prolonged use.
If symptoms persist for longer than 7 days consult your doctor.
Laxatives should not be taken where there is severe abdominal pain.
Osmotic laxatives may produce dehydration so sufficient water should
always be taken.
Use with caution in elderly or debilitated patients.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
Oral magnesium salts have the properties of antacids therefore it is
recommended that this product is not
taken within two to four hours of any other medicinal products to
minimise interactions.
There is a risk of metabolic alkalosis w