Mineral Oil is a brand name for Mineral Oil. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
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: oral dosage is a minimal single dose of 15 mL to a maximum daily dose of 45 mL children 6 to under 12 years of age: oral dosage is a minimum single dose of 5 mL to a maximum daily dose of 15 mL children under 6 years, consult a doctor
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.
Warnings Do not use in children under 12 years of age, pregnant wormen, bedridden patients or aged, or if you have difficulty swallowing if you are presently taking a stool softener laxative for longer than 1 week 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. As with any drug, if you are nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use in children under 12 years of age, pregnant wormen, bedridden patients or aged, or if you have difficulty swallowing if you are presently taking a stool softener laxative for longer than 1 week
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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