Epsom Salts

Magnesium Sulfate · Granule · Oral, Topical

Over the counter Calculi Dissolution Agent Osmotic Laxative

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients Purpose Magnesium Sulfate (heptahydrate) 100% Saline Laxative

Purpose

Uses For relief of Occasional Constipation (Irregularity) This product generally produces bowel movement

Uses

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after any other drugs. Laxative may affect how other drugs work.

Warnings

Warnings 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 of longer than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health profesional before use

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions do not exceed more than 2 doses per day drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose 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 4 level teaspoons (10 to 20 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

Inactive ingredients

There are no inactive ingredients

Label text from the FDA structured product label by International Wholesale Inc. (revised Dec 19, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Epsom Salts NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
52862-202Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate 100 g/100g
Granule
International Wholesale Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
52862-203Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate 100 g/100g
Granule
International Wholesale Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
30400-210Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate 100 g/100g
Granule
Jell Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
58037-008Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate 100 g/100g
Granule
NEW PRIDE CORPOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Epsom Salts used for?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after any other drugs. Laxative may affect how other drugs work.

Who makes Epsom Salts?

Epsom Salts is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including International Wholesale Inc., Jell Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., NEW PRIDE CORP.