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 doctor

Other Information



keep tightly closed

protect from sunlight



Inactive Ingredient



d-alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) as stabilizer


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