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Epsom Salt

Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC
Vi-Jon

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Active ingredient

Magnesium sulfate USP ( Heptahydrate) 100%

purpose

Saline laxative

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 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 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

Other information

  • magnesium content 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)

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One Swan Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167

For ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC

www.shopko.com

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SHOPKO

Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate USP

MgSO4 7H2O

Soaking Aid

For Minor Sprains and Bruises

Saline Laxative

For relief of Occasional Constipation

Net Wt 4 LB ( 1.81 kg)

Epsom Salt

Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37012-602
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate MAGNESIUM CATION 1 g

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:37012-602-07 1814 in 1 POUCH

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2009-06-05


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