mineral oil

FDA Drug Profile — Pure and Gentle, Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil Laxative

Drug Details

Generic Name
mineral oil
Brand Names
Pure and Gentle, Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil Laxative
Application Number
M007
Sponsor
Medline Industries, LP
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
ENEMA
Routes
RECTAL
Active Ingredients
MINERAL OIL

Indications and Usage

•helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. Uses •Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid tissue and relieves burning. •Temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal burning. •Temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Warnings

Warnings For external and/or intrarectal use only Ask a doctor before use if you have •heart disease •high blood pressure •thyroid disease •diabetes •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure. Stop use and ask a doctor if •bleeding occurs •condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days. •introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain. , ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast-feeding