Overview
- Active ingredient
- Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2026-02-03
Indications and usage
Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Purpose
Saline laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions do not exceed recommended daily dosage drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid 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
Warnings
for this product
Ask a doctor before use if
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
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
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.
Adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTION Epsom Salt is a trusted remedy that is useful every season of the year. Beat winter blues Simply dissolve two cups of epsom salt in a warm bath to:
- Reduce stiffness and soreness
- Warm and comfort your muscle aches A mineral spring spa Springtime is your fresh start to working out, often times leading to overexertion. Just dissolve two cups of epsom salt in warm bath water, settle in, and experience the relief and relaxation. First aid summer salts Dissolve two cups of epsom salt in two cups of hot water to make a compress. Apply as a wet dressing with towel to:
- Provide soothing relief from over exertion from sports
- Warm and comfort your muscle aches Relax into autumn By dissolving two cups of epsom salt in a warm bath, you'll be able to:
- Soak away tiredness and soreness
- Help soothe away stress For external use as a soaking aid for minor sprains and bruises. Directions: Dissolve 2 cupfuls of this product per gallon of water. Apply with bandages or toweling for 30 minutes up to three times a day. For a less intensive soak, use 1 or 2 cupfuls in a bath. Use warm water for best results. 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. Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 © 2016 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com ® 1-800-SHOP CVS Made in the U.S.A. with U.S. and foreign components CVS ® Quality Money Back Guarantee
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
Magnesium sulfate USP ( Heptahydrate) 100%
Inactive ingredients
None
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.