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DYNAREX LAXATIVE

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Dynarex Corporation
Label updated
2014-03-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL
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Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient                         Purpose

Mineral oil                                    Intestinal lubricant

Purpose

Purpose

Relieves occassional constipation (irregularity).

Warnings

Warnings

Do not use:

  • If you have difficulty swallowing.
  • In children under 12 years of age.
  • If you are pregnant.
  • For a period longer than 1 week.
  • If you are bedridden or aged.
Indications & Usage

Indications & Usage

  • For relief of occassional constipation (irregularity).

When using this product 

  • Do not take with meals
  • Take only at bedtime

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • Stomach reflux
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • Notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movementafter use. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Dosage & Administration

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)

      Maximum 3 tablespoons (45ml) in 24 hours

children under

12 years

      Consult a doctor

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

  • 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.
Other information

Other information

  • Keep tightly closed
  • Protect from sunlight
Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients: Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

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Dynarex Mineral Oil Laxative
4270 Min oil.jpg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a56267f3-2a8b-4a70-9ce5-233ddbf13db6 · Version 1
NDC: 67777-404