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Generic Name: Mineral Oil Emulsion (MIHN-er-uhl OYL)
Brand Name: Kondremul Liqui-Doss

Mineral Oil Emulsion is used for:

Relieving occasional constipation and bowel irregularity.

Mineral Oil Emulsion is a lubricant laxative that works by slowing the absorption of water from the bowel, which softens the stool.

Do NOT use Mineral Oil Emulsion if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Mineral Oil Emulsion
• you have a blockage in your intestines
• you are bedridden

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Mineral Oil Emulsion:

Some medical conditions may interact with Mineral Oil Emulsion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart failure, appendicitis, difficulty swallowing, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mineral Oil Emulsion. However, no specific interactions with Mineral Oil Emulsion are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Mineral Oil Emulsion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Mineral Oil Emulsion:

Use Mineral Oil Emulsion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Mineral Oil Emulsion on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
• Take Mineral Oil Emulsion at least 2 hours before bedtime.
• Shake well before using.
• Pour the measured dose into a drinking glass and add a small amount (less than 2 ounces/30 mL) of water, milk, fruit juice, or soft drink. Stir and drink. Follow with additional liquid if needed.
• If you miss a dose of Mineral Oil Emulsion, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mineral Oil Emulsion.

Important safety information:

• Do not use this medication for more than 1 week unless directed to do so by your health care provider.
• Use of Mineral Oil Emulsion for a long time may result in loss of normal bowel function.
• Do not take additional laxatives or stool softeners with Mineral Oil Emulsion unless directed by your doctor.
• If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits which lasts for 2 weeks or more, do not continue using Mineral Oil Emulsion. Instead, check with your doctor.
• Do not take Mineral Oil Emulsion if you have difficulty swallowing without consulting your doctor.
• Mineral Oil Emulsion is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Mineral Oil Emulsion during pregnancy. It is unknown if Mineral Oil Emulsion is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Mineral Oil Emulsion:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); failure to have a bowel movement within 12 hours of taking Mineral Oil Emulsion; rectal bleeding.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; stomach cramps.

Proper storage of Mineral Oil Emulsion:

Store Mineral Oil Emulsion at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat and light. Protect from freezing. Keep Mineral Oil Emulsion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Mineral Oil Emulsion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Mineral Oil Emulsion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Mineral Oil Emulsion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.