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Epsom Salt (MAGNESIUM SULFATE)

Epsom Salt (MAGNESIUM SULFATE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Epsom Salt; Generic name: MAGNESIUM SULFATE; Manufacturer: Safeway Inc.

Brand nameEpsom Salt
Generic nameMAGNESIUM SULFATE
ManufacturerSafeway Inc
Used forUses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
DosageDirections 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
WarningsWarnings for this product
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredient Magnesium sulfate USP (heptahydrate) 100%
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b757160-f9eb-4413-9b43-97544c49c72f

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