Epsom Salt

SAFEWAY INC
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Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Tamper Evident
• claim
• Active ingredient
• purpose
• Epsom Salt Uses
• Warnings
• Ask a Doctor before use
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• Stop use and ask a doctor
• If pregnant or breast-feeding
• Keep out of reach of children
• directions
• Epsom Salt Other information
• Adverse reaction section
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Tamper Evident

Tamper Eviden Packaging:

Caution: this package has been sealed for your protection. Do not use if package is open, torn or mutilated

claim

EPSOM SALT

Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.

M_gSO₄  7H₂)

Active ingredient

Magnesium sulfate USP ( Heptahydrate) 100%

purpose

Saline laxative

Soaking aid

Epsom Salt Uses

Uses for Oral Laxative

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

For Soaking

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

Warnings

Warnings for Soaking

CAUTION: If prompt relief is not obtained or there is evidence of infection, discontinue use and consult your physician. Hot or warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician. Keep out of reach of children.

Ask a Doctor before use

• kidney disease
• a magnesium-restricted diet
• abdominal pail, 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

 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 liquie 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

Directions: Dissolve 2 cupfuls of this product per gallon of water. Apply with bandages or towelling for 30 minutes up to three times a day, or use as a soak or in bath. Use warm water for best results.

Epsom Salt Other information

• magnesium content 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)

Adverse reaction section

DISTRIBUTED BY: SAFEWAY, INC

P.O. BOX 99, PLEASANTON CA 94566-0009

1-888-SAFEWAY   www.safeway.com

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Saline Laxative for Relief of Occasional constipation

Soaking Aid for Minor Sprains and Bruises

Epsom

Salt

Magnesium Sulfate U.S.P.

MgSO_4  7H_20

Saline Laxative

Soaking Aid

NET WT 4 lb

(1.81 kg)