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Mineral Oil

MINERAL OIL

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
Summary

Indications and usage Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).

Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours. Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing in children under 6 years of age if you are pregnant for a period longer than week if you are bedridden or aged

Monitoring

  • Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing in children under 6 years of age if you are pregnant for a period longer than week if you are bedridden or aged

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.