Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Mineral Oil




Drug Facts

Active Ingredient


Mineral Oil



intestinal lubricant



Uses


relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)


generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours



Warnings


Do not use


if you have difficulty swallowing


in children under 6 years of age


if you are pregnant


for a period longer than one week


if you are bedridden or aged







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



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



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)


                                                          maximum3 tablespoons (45mL) in 24 hours





children 6 years to under 12 years         1 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 ml)


                                                          maximum3 tablespoons (45mL) in 24 hours


children under 6 years                           do not use, consult a doctor

Other Information


keep tightly closed


protect from sunlight





Inactive Ingredient


d-alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) as stabilizer



Principal Display Panel


Topcare


Extra Heavy


Mineral


Oil USP


Lubricant Laxative


Tasteless   Colorless  Odorless




16 FL OZ 1PT 473mL









Mineral Oil 
Mineral Oil  oil










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)36800-060
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL, ORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Mineral Oil (Mineral Oil)Mineral Oil15 mL  in 15 mL






Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
136800-060-16473 mL In 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICNone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33409/29/2009


Labeler - Top Care (006935977)

Registrant - Aaron Industries Inc. (030119387)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Aaron Industries Inc.030119387manufacture, analysis
Revised: 11/2009Top Care




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