Harmon Core Values Epsom Salt
Active ingredient (in each teaspoon)
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) 5 g
Purpose
External Use ...................................................... Soaking Solution Internal Use .......................................................... Saline Laxative
Uses
External
• temporarily relieves minor sprains and bruises
Internal
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
As a laxative • Do not give to children under six years of age except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
• For occasional use only. Serious side effects from prolonged use or overdose may occur.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
As a soaking solution
• evidence of an infection
• diabetes - hot and warm soaks should not be used by individuals with diabetes except on advice of a physician
As a laxative• abdominal pain
- redness or swelling present
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
As a laxative • taking prescription medication
When using this product
• do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
As a soaking solution• you experience redness, irritation, swelling or infection.
As a laxative• you have no bowel movement within six hours or experience rectal bleeding - these could be signs of a serious condition. • you have already used a laxative for longer than one week.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
consult a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental ingestion or overdose, seek medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
As a soaking solution: Pour 2 cups of Epsom Salt under warm, running bath water. Soak for 20 minutes to relieve sore, tired muscles. As a warm compress: Dissolve 1 cup of Epsom Salt in 1 quart of warm water. Using a towel, apply solution to the affected area for 15-30 minutes to reduce pain and swelling. Repeat as needed. As a laxative: If necessary, repeat dosage after 4 hours. Do not take more than 2 doses per day. Drink a full 8 oz of water with each dose.
adults and children 12 years of age and older .......................1-3 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily. children 6 to 12years of age ............................1/2-1 level teaspoons dissolved in a full glass (8oz) of water daily.
Not recommended for children under 6 years of age
Other information
dissolve well before use. magnesium content: 495 mg per teaspoon (5 grams)
Inactive ingredient
None