Mineral Oil: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Dosage form: oral oil
Drug class: Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 24, 2025.
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Indications and Usage for Mineral Oil
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
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
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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
Mineral Oil Dosage and Administration
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 doctorMINERAL OIL
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Labeler - Top Care (006935977) |
Registrant - Aaron Industries Inc. (030119387) |
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Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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Aaron Industries Inc. | 030119387 | manufacture, analysis |
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