Epsom Salt

Epsom Salt is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is MAGNESIUM SULFATE. It is labelled by Target Corporation taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 11673-602, application M007, label effective 20260904. It is one of 10 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient MAGNESIUM SULFATE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing MAGNESIUM SULFATE are most often described in connection with: relief occasional, constipation irregularity, product generally, produces bowel, movement hours. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

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

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FDA lists 10 drug label records with MAGNESIUM SULFATE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

2 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

What is Epsom Salt used for?
Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Who makes Epsom Salt?
Target Corporation is the labeler of record for Epsom Salt. 10 FDA label records share the active ingredient MAGNESIUM SULFATE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Epsom Salt come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Epsom Salt prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing MAGNESIUM SULFATE?
Yes. 10 FDA drug label records list MAGNESIUM SULFATE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Epsom Salt been recalled?
2 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.