For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
From the official label (Jul 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet
Do not use laxative products for more than 1 week unless directed Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
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For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: tbsp = tablespoon drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose. The dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. do not exceed maximum daily dosage, unless directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 (3/4 tbsp.) to 30 grams (2 ½ tbsps.) children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 (½ tbsp.) to 10 grams (3/4 tbsp.) children under 6 ye…
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
In many countries Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is sold under names such as Rapidol Sal Inglesa. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.