Fleet® Mineral Oil Oral Laxative
Fleet® Mineral Oil Oral Laxative relieves occasional constipation and promotes gentle, predictable regularity. Our Mineral Oil has a vanilla flavor that can be added to water, milk, or cocoa with no oily aftertaste.
Oral liquid laxatives are an ideal alternate constipation relief option to enemas or suppositories. Fleet® oral liquid laxative for constipation is stimulant-free, so you get gentle relief without an upset stomach or dehydration.
(in each 5mL/teaspoonful) Mineral Oil 2.5mL
Dosage information:
- Adults and children, 12 years and over: 3 to 9 teaspoons (15 – 45 mL), maximum 9 teaspoons (45 mL) in 24 hours
- Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 – 15 mL), maximum 3 teaspoons (15 mL) in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
- Children under 6 years: Consult a doctor
- Relieves occasional constipation
- Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours
Do not use for children under 6 years of age, pregnant women, bedridden patients or persons with difficulty swallowing
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Abdonminal pain, nausea or vomiting
- 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
When using this product do not take with meals
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- You notice rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious conditioner. Discontinue use and consult a doctor
- You need to use this product more than 1 week
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.