Rite Aid First Aid Epsom Salt

Generic name:magnesium sulfate (oral route, topical application route) [ mag-NEE-zee-um-SUL-fate ]
Drug classes:Laxatives, Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 19, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Epsal
• Epsom Salt
• Rite Aid First Aid Epsom Salt

In Canada

• Mag 2
• Magnesium-Rougier

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder
• Powder for Solution
• Powder for Suspension
• Crystal
• Foam
• Spray

Therapeutic Class: Laxative

Uses for Rite Aid First Aid Epsom Salt

Magnesium sulfate is used for short-term relief of constipation. It is also used as a soaking solution to relieve minor sprains, bruises, muscle aches or discomfort, joint stiffness or soreness, and tired feet. This medicine is a laxative and soaking solution.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Before using Rite Aid First Aid Epsom Salt

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of magnesium sulfate to relieve constipation in children 6 years of age or older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 years of age.

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of magnesium sulfate as a soaking solution in children.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of magnesium sulfate in geriatric patients.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

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