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Product
Label Information
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Do
not use product when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are
present unless directed by a doctor.
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If
you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over
a period of 2 weeks, consult a doctor before using a laxative.
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Rectal
bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a
laxative may indicate a serious condition. Discontinue use and
consult a physician.
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Laxatives
should not be used for a period longer than one week unless
directed by a Doctor.
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Pregnant
or nursing women should seek the advice of a healthcare professional
before using this product.
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In
case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or
contact a poison control center immediately.
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Do
not take if you are presently taking a stool softener laxative.
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Do
not administer to children under 6 years of age, to pregnant
or nursing women, or to patients who are bedridden.
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Do
not take while lying down.
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Keep
out of reach of children.
Additional
Warnings Reported
in Medical Literature
- Mineral
oil is not to be taken repeatedly for a long period of time 26.
- (Mineral
Oil) may be absorbed systemically and cause a foreign body reaction
in lymphoid tissue 3.
- Gradual
build up in body tissues may create additional problems and may
interfere with the absorption of certain food nutrients and (fat
soluble) vitamins A, D, E and K.
- Not
used during pregnancy because it may interfere with the mother?s
absorption of nutrients and vitamins and may cause severe bleeding
in a newborn infant.
- A
form of pneumonia may be caused by the inhalation of droplets
into the lungs.
- Large
doses may cause some leakage from the rectum.
- Mineral
Oil Enemas: Children and elderly persons are more sensitive
to the effects of enemas.
- Ensure
that the contents of the bowel are expelled after administration
10.
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Contraindications
Reported
in
Medical Literature
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Do
not take if pregnant or nursing.
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Not
recommended for infants under 6 months of age.
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Do
not take lying down or reclining to prevent possible aspiration
of the mineral oil when taken orally.
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Mineral
oil may interact with drugs that prevent blood clots (anticoagulants),
causing undesired side effects 19.
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Do
not take within 2 hours of a stool softener; it may increase
the amount of mineral oil absorbed 1.
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Contraindicated
when dysphagia exists.
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Concurrent
use of mineral oil with a stool softener (can) result in the
formation of tumor-like deposits in tissues 26.
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Also,
drug interactions with: contraceptives, digitalis glycosides,
fat soluble vitamins.
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Enema:
Do not administer to children under 2 years of age except on
the advice of a physician.
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Do
not take within 2 hours of meals because of possible interference
with food digestion and absorption of nutrients and vitamins.
Data
Gathering, Research & Reporting
by Carole Engel, Director Of Outreach
? 2004 Fruit-Eze?, Inc.
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