Good Neighbor Mineral Oil Laxative
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient
- Purpose
- Good Neighbor Mineral Oil Laxative Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other Information
- Inactive ingredient
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
(in each 118 mL delivered dose)
Mineral oil 100%
Purpose
Lubricant laxative
Good Neighbor Mineral Oil Laxative Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation
Warnings
For rectal use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this may indicate a serious condition
- you need to use a laxative for more than one week
If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
Single daily dose
adults & children 12 years and over |
1 bottle once daily |
children 2 to under 12 years |
1/2 bottle once daily |
children under 2 years |
do not use |
How to use this enema:
REMOVE GREEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD BEFORE INSERTING; HOLD BOTTLE UPRIGHT, GRASPING BOTTLE CAP WITH FINGERS. GRASP PROTECTIVE SHIELD WITH OTHER HAND AND PULL GENTLY TO REMOVE.
Positioning:
Left-side position: Lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest.
Knee-chest position:
Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably.
Administering enema:
- With steady pressure, gently insert enema tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Insertion may be easier if person receiving enema bears down, as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus.
- Do not force the enema tip into rectum as this can cause injury.
- Squeeze bottle until nearly all liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely, as it contains more liquid than needed.
- Remove enema tip from rectum.
- Retain enema in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Other Information
- store at room temperature 20-25 deg C (68-77 deg F)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 2-15 minutes
Inactive ingredient
none
Questions or comments?
1-800-633-5463
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NDC 46122-600-11
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Ready-to-Use
ENEMA
MINERAL OIL
4.5 FL OZ (133 ml)
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Good Neighbor Mineral Oil Laxativemineral oil ENEMA
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