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Mineral Oil

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Label updated
2025-05-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL
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Label information

Distributed by: McKesson Corp. Via Strategic Services LLC.

Memphis, TN 38141 

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www.fosterandthrive.com

Active ingredient

Mineral oil 99.9% 

Purpose

Lubricant laxative

Use

for relief of 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 1 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • presently taking a stool softener laxative
  • taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
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 breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • do not take with meals 
  • take only at bedtime
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses

adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 to 3 Tablespoons (15 to 45 mL) maximum 3 Tablespoons (45 mL) in 24 hours

children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) maximum 3 teaspoons (15 mL) in 24 hours

children under 6 years of age - do not use, consult a doctor

Other Information

keep tightly closed. Protect from sunlight.

Inactive ingredients

mixed tocopherols (added as a stabilizer)

Label information

(c) 2023 McKesson Corporaation

You may report serious side effects to 833-358-6431

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm EST

Principal Display Panel

NDC 17856-1110-01

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 960502ae-2468-406e-8799-cacb01f2727e · Version 3
NDC: 17856-1110