Epsom Salt
Epsom Salt is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Epsom Salt; Generic name: EPSOM SALT; Manufacturer: EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC).
| Brand name | Epsom Salt |
|---|---|
| Generic name | EPSOM SALT |
| Manufacturer | EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC) |
| Used for | Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours |
| Dosage | Directions do not exceed more than 2 doses per day; if necessary repeat dosage in 4 hours age dose adults and children 12 years and older 2-4 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water children 6 to 11 years 1-2 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water Not recommended for children under 6 years of age. |
| Warnings | Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium restricted diet stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks 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 you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. This may indicate a serious condition. you need to use a laxative fo |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient Magnesium sulfate USP 100% |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1845ea0c-0cb6-482b-abe6-fa17785c5b90 |