{"product_id":"care-epsom-salts","title":"Care Epsom Salts - 300g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Care Epsom Salts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow magnesium sulphate works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003eSprains, bruises, boils:\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolve in warm water and apply on cotton wool or lint as a compress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730171339139,"sku":"3490216","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61SzR4Bf6kL._AC_SL1313.jpg?v=1788359828","url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/products\/care-epsom-salts","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}