Care Epsom Salts - 300g
Pure magnesium sulphate Epsom salts — dissolve and drink for occasional constipation, or apply as a warm compress to sprains, bruises and boils. 300g tub.
- Relieves occasional constipation.
- Compress for sprains and bruises.
- Draws boils to a head.
- Pure magnesium sulphate.
- 300g tub.
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Product overview
About Care Epsom Salts
Old-fashioned, dual-purpose and still in every pharmacy: Care Epsom salts are pure magnesium sulphate heptahydrate. Dissolved in water and drunk, they relieve occasional constipation; dissolved in warm water and applied as a compress, they soothe sprains, bruises and boils. 300g tub.
How magnesium sulphate works
Taken by mouth it's an osmotic laxative — it draws water into the bowel, softening the contents and prompting a movement, usually within a few hours. On the skin, a warm Epsom compress draws fluid from swollen tissue, which is why it's the traditional dressing for a fresh bruise or a boil that needs bringing to a head.
How to use
Constipation: dissolve the labelled amount in a glass of water and drink; a little fruit juice masks the taste. Adults only unless the label says otherwise. Sprains, bruises, boils: dissolve in warm water and apply on cotton wool or lint as a compress.
Good to know
A saline laxative is for occasional use, not a routine. Avoid with kidney disease, or if you're dehydrated, and don't give to children below the age on the label. Constipation that keeps returning, or comes with pain or bleeding, needs a pharmacist or GP.
Product details
- Active ingredients Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate
- Vendor Care
- SKU 3490216
Important information
Please read before purchase. The information provided regarding medicines, dietary supplements or ointments is not to be taken as medical advice.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the seal under the cap is broken or missing. Always read the label and any patient information leaflet before use.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly does it work for constipation?
As an osmotic laxative it usually works within a few hours of drinking the dissolved salts — take it when you'll be near a loo.
Can I put it in the bath?
Yes — an Epsom-salt bath is a popular soak for tired muscles, though the medicinal uses on the pack are oral for constipation and as a compress.
Who shouldn't take it by mouth?
Anyone with kidney disease, dehydration, or the children below the labelled age. Frequent use isn't recommended — ask our pharmacist about persistent constipation.
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