Mineral Oil

Mineral Oil

intestinal lubricant

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours

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

abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

do not take with meals

take only at bedtime

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use

these could be signs of a serious condition

ask a health professional before use

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

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

keep tightly closed

protect from sunlight

d-alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) as stabilizer

Walgreens

Mineral Oil

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