FDA Label for Mineral Oil
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Mineral Oil Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Walgreens. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredient
Mineral Oil
Uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours
Warnings
Do not use
if you have difficulty swallowing
in children under 6 years of age
if you are pregnant
for a period longer than one week
if you are bedridden or aged
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
When Using This Product
do not take with meals
take only at bedtime
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If You Have
rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use
these could be signs of a serious condition
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,
ask a health professional before use
Keep This And All Drugs Out Of The Reach Of Children
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately
Directions
do not take with meals
take only at bedtime
may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
age dose
adults and children over 12 years 1 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 ml)
maximum3 tablespoons (45mL) in 24 hours
children 6 years to under 12 years 1 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 ml)
maximum3 tablespoons (45mL) in 24 hours
children under 6 years do not use, consult a doctorOther Information
keep tightly closed
protect from sunlight
Inactive Ingredient
d-alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) as stabilizer
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