Epsom Salt
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Epsom Salt
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Magnesium Sulfate, Unspecified | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. This may indicate a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnancy 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Directions do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours age dose adults and children 12 years and older 2-4 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water children 6 to 11 years 1-2 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. This may …
Epsom Salt is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Epsom Salt drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Epsom Salt label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1053346 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Epsom Salt (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS