MINERAL OIL liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP) (MINERAL OIL - UNII:T5L8T28FGP)

Available from:

Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC

INN (International Name):

MINERAL OIL

Composition:

MINERAL OIL 999 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Lubricant laxative for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).  Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours. - if you have difficulty swallowing - if you are pregnant - if you are bedridden or aged - in children under 6 years of age - for a period longer than 1 week - abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting - noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks - presently taking a stool softener laxative - taking any other drug.  Take this product 2 or more hours before or after othr drugs.  Laxatives may affect how other drugs work if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.  The coudlbe signs of a serious condition.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

MINERAL OIL- MINERAL OIL LIQUID
SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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SHOPKO 831.000-831AA
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.
DO NOT USE
if you have difficulty swallowing
if you are pregnant
if you are bedridden or aged
in children under 6 years of age
for a period 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
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 othr
drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
do not take with meals. Take only at bedtime.
STOP USE AD ASK A DOCTOR
if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after
use. The coudlbe
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 ad over - 1 to 3 Tablespoons (15 -
45 mL) maximum
3 Tablespoons (45 mL) in 24 hours
children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 - 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)
Made in the USA with US and foreign components
Manufactured by Vi-Jon, Inc
One Swan Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167
for ShopKo Stores Operati