Oil
Mineral Oil · Oil · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Mineral oil 99.9%
Purpose
Purpose Lubricant laxative
Uses
Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally productes bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.
Warnings
Warnings Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing in children under 6 years of age if you are pregnant for a period of longer than 1 week if you are bedridden or aged
Ask a doctor before use
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
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 other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
When using this product
When using this product do not take with meals. Take only at bedtime.
Stop use and ask a doctor
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 serious condition
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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 12 years of age - 1 to 3 teaspoons (15 mL) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age - do not use, consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
inactive ingredients mixed tocopherols (added as a stabilizer)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Atlantic Biologicals Corp. (revised Sep 2, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Mineral Oil in 2 products
Oil NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17856-1831 | Mineral Oil 1 mg/mL Oil | Atlantic Biologicals Corp. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0869-0831 | Mineral Oil 1 mg/mL Oil | Vi-Jon, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Oil used for?
Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally productes bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.
Who makes Oil?
Oil is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Atlantic Biologicals Corp., Vi-Jon, LLC.