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Epsom Salt

Kinray, Inc.
Aaron Industries, Inc.

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Magnesium Sulfate USP (epsom salt)

Purpose

saline laxative

soaking solution

Epsom Salt Uses

Internal

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

External

relieves pain from minor sprains and bruises

Warnings











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

As a laxative,

you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use .

These could be a sign of a serious condition.

you need to use a laxative more than one week.

As a soaking solution,

you have redness, irritation, swelling, or infection occurs.

hot or warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except with the advice of a physician.



If pregnant or breast feeding

ask a health professional before use.

keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.


Directions

For Internal Use as a laxative

Adults and Children 12 years of age and older            2-4 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water.                                                                                                                   

children 6 to under 12 years                                     1-2 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water.


not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

For External Use as a soaking solution

Adults dissolve 1/2 cup in a quart of water, and apply wet, with towel, etc.

As a bathing solution,

2 cups added to the bath water for a refreshing bath after strenuous exertion.


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Epsom Salt

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Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate crystal GRANULE

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:63777-204
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
MAGNESIUM SULFATE 1.81 kg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
SULFIDE ION

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:63777-204-01 .454 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2012-06-14


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