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Mineral oil

Mineral oil is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Mineral oil; Generic name: MINERAL OIL; Manufacturer: CVS Pharmacy, Inc..

Brand nameMineral oil
Generic nameMINERAL OIL
ManufacturerCVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Used forUse for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.
DosageDirections 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
WarningsWarnings for this product
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredient Mineral oil 99.9%
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1183bcbc-51ec-e53a-e063-6394a90af0f2

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