SAL INGLESA MENPER: label, use and packs

SAL INGLESA MENPER 80 g

SAL INGLESA MENPER is Epsom salt, an OTC medicine labeled as a saline laxative for occasional constipation. Each bottle contains 2.82 oz (80 g). The label states that it generally produces a bowel movement in one-half to six hours.

Active and inactive ingredients

The printed Drug Facts declares magnesium sulfate USP 100%. No inactive ingredients are listed. Each teaspoon contains 495 mg of magnesium, according to the label.

Label directions

  • Adults and children 12 years and older: dissolve 2–4 level teaspoons in a full 8 oz glass of water.
  • Children 6 to 11 years: dissolve 1–2 level teaspoons in a full 8 oz glass of water.
  • Not recommended for children under 6 years.
  • Do not exceed 2 doses per day. If necessary, repeat the dose after 4 hours. Do not use more than directed.

Warnings to review

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease, a magnesium-restricted diet, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor for rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use; this may indicate a serious condition. Also consult a doctor if you need a laxative for more than 1 week.
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or call Poison Control immediately: 1-800-222-1222.

Storage

Store at room temperature, 15–30 °C (59–86 °F). Do not use if there is evidence of tampering. Check the expiration date on the bottle.

Frequently asked questions

Does the pack change the formula?

The one- and two-bottle options contain SAL INGLESA in 80 g bottles. Buying more bottles does not change the directions.

Is this for a daily wellness routine?

Its labeled use is relief of occasional constipation. Ask a doctor if you need a laxative for more than a week.

Does this label direct use as a muscle relaxant?

The reviewed Drug Facts labels it as a saline laxative. It does not provide muscle-relaxation or bathing directions; this guide does not recommend those uses.

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Reviewed October 5, 2026. Always check the label on your package.