Active Ingredient
Mineral Oil
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Walgreens for the product Mineral Oil (NDC 0363-0360). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient, uses, warnings, ask a doctor before use if you have, when using this product, stop use and ask a doctor if you have, if pregnant or breast feeding,, keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Mineral Oil
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours
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
abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
do not take with meals
take only at bedtime
rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use
these could be signs of a serious condition
ask a health professional before use
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately
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 doctorkeep tightly closed
protect from sunlight
d-alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) as stabilizer
* Please review the disclaimer below.