Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulphate BP)

Boots Epsom Salts B.P.

Magnesium Sulphate 100%

Powder for oral solution

For the symptomatic relief of occasional constipation.

Adults and children over 12 years: 1 to 4g to be taken in warm water, once daily.

Children under 12 years. Not recommended.

Intestinal obstruction.

To be used with caution in elderly or debilitated patients and in those with renal insufficiency.

This product may interact with tetracyclines, digoxin, vitamins and iron and may potentiate tubocurarine during anaesthesia.

The use of magnesium containing salts in the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided.

They should only be used after medical advice if the benefits exceed potentially unknown risks of foetal exposure to magnesium. No adverse effects are anticipated in breast fed infants.

None known.

Prolonged excessive use of this product may cause alkalosis and hypermagnesaemia.

Excessive amounts of this medicine may cause diarrhoea and dehydration. Hypermagnesaemia and hypercalcaemia may also occur, particularly if there is impaired renal function. Treatment consists of supportive and symptomatic measures with appropriate correction of fluid and electrolyte balance.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Never undertaken by Abdine Limited. This product was granted a 'Licence as of Right' some 25 years ago.

None.

None are recognised.

As packaged for sale: Three years

As reconstituted for use: One day

After first opening the container: One month

Do not store above 25°C

A spirally wound, varnished, cardboard tub with a press-fit lid or polypropylene jar and cap containing 100g, 150g, 200g, 250g, 300g or 500g.

Take from 1 to 4g in warm water.

Bell Sons & Co (Druggists) Ltd

Gifford House

Slaidburn Crescent

Southport

Merseyside PR9 9AL

PL 03105/0068

12 February 1999

29^th November 2010

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