Dosage Form: oral oil

Medically reviewed on November 1, 2017

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Active Ingredient

Mineral Oil

intestinal lubricant

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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Topcare

Extra Heavy

Mineral

Oil USP

Lubricant Laxative

Tasteless   Colorless  Odorless

16 FL OZ 1PT 473mL

 

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