Dosage form: oral oil
Drug class: Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.

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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

Principal Display Panel

Topcare

Extra Heavy

Mineral

Oil USP

Lubricant Laxative

Tasteless Colorless Odorless

16 FL OZ 1PT 473mL

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