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MINERAL OIL
Atlantic Biologicals Corp. · ORAL

Product NDC: 17856-1831

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Generic nameMINERAL OIL
Labeler / manufacturerAtlantic Biologicals Corp.
RouteORAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC17856-1831
Label effective date2026-09-02

Official product label reference

Oil — Atlantic Biologicals Corp.

This page contains 14 source sections for MINERAL OIL, oral route. Label set 5a82197b-281d-76c0-e063-6294a90a5746, version 1.

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Uses described in the label

Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally productes bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.

Purpose

Purpose Lubricant laxative
Dosage and administration — label text
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
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
Adverse reactions
Adverse reaction Distributed by: Atlantic Biologicals Corp. Miami, FL 33179
Unclassified section
Disclaimer *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Roberts Pharmaceutical Corp., distributor of Roberts ® Mineral Oil. Other information keep tightly closed. Protect from sunlight
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Mineral oil 99.9%
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.
While using this medicine
When using this product do not take with meals. Take only at bedtime.
When to stop use and seek help
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.
Child safety
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)
Inactive ingredient
inactive ingredients mixed tocopherols (added as a stabilizer)

Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: MINERAL OIL

Package NDC codes

17856-1831-5, 17856-1831-8

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