PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Epsom salts B.P. (Boots Company plc)
(Magnesium Sulphate)
Relieves occasional constipation
500 g e
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What this medicine is for
This medicine contains magnesium sulphate, which is a laxative. It can be used to relieve occasional constipation.
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Before you take this medicine
Do not take:
- If you have severe stomach pain
- If you are feeling sick or being sick
- For long periods of time (in general more than a week), unless your doctor tells you to
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have kidney problems
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
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How to take this medicine
Check the carton seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the powder.
This powder should be swallowed with a cup of tea, or stirred into a glass of water and drunk.
| Age |
How much |
How often |
| Adults and children of 12 years and over |
One or two 5 ml spoonfuls |
Once a day, before breakfast |
| Children of 5 to 11 years |
Half to one 5 ml spoonful |
Once a day, before breakfast |
Do not give to children under 5 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too much: Talk to a doctor straight away.
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Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
- Stomach upset, severe stomach pain, watery diarrhoea
- Feeling sick or being sick – these may be symptoms of a condition called hypermagnesaemia, particularly if you have taken the medicine for a long time
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
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How to store this medicine
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
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Active ingredient
This powder contains Magnesium Sulphate 100% w/w.
PL00014/5552
Text prepared 9/07
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Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder
The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
by
Contract Foods Ltd
Redditch Worcestershire
B98 0RE
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Product Name: Epsom salts B.P.
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BTC20648 vD 07/07/08
