Description
The Mineral Oil USP is a 99.9 percent pure lubricant laxative for relief of occasional constipation. Taken only at bedtime, it generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours. The 16 oz bottle is odorless, tasteless and colorless, and stocks by the case of 12.
- Lubricant Action – the oil lubricates the bowel to relieve occasional constipation without stimulant ingredients.
- Bedtime Dosing – the label directs a bedtime dose, never with meals, for a 6 to 8 hour window.
- Clean Sensory Profile – odorless, tasteless and colorless, with mixed tocopherols as a stabilizer.
- Pint Bottle Format – 16 fl oz (473 mL) per bottle, twelve bottles per case.
A Lubricant Laxative Built Around Bedtime Dosing
This lubricant laxative coats and softens stool so occasional constipation resolves on an overnight schedule. Adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 mL), as a single daily dose or in divided doses, with a maximum of 3 tablespoons in 24 hours. The dose lands only at bedtime and never with meals, per the Drug Facts panel. Children 6 to 12 years take 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) in 24 hours. The bottle seals with a printed foil under the cap and stores tightly closed, protected from sunlight.
Features and Benefits
Laxative Action
- Lubricant Mechanism – mineral oil lubricates the bowel rather than stimulating it.
- Overnight Window – bedtime dosing aligns the 6 to 8 hour window with morning relief.
Formula and Handling
- 99.9 Percent Purity – mineral oil at 99.9 percent, with mixed tocopherols added as a stabilizer.
- Foil-Sealed Cap – a printed foil seal under the cap protects the bottle before first use.
Product Specifications
Drug Facts
- Brand: Nice Pak
- Active Ingredient: Mineral oil 99.9%
- Purpose: Lubricant laxative
- Use: Relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.
- Inactive Ingredients: Mixed tocopherols (added as a stabilizer)
- NDC: 11344-831 (labeler Nice-Pak Products, LLC)
Packaging and Storage
- Bottle Size: 16 fl oz (473 mL)
- Case Pack: 12 bottles per case
- Storage: Keep tightly closed. Protect from sunlight.
- Directions: Do not take with meals. Take only at bedtime.
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Why Facilities Stock This Oil
Bowel care protocols lean on a lubricant laxative with a gentle mechanism and a predictable overnight window. The pint bottle and case format keep the standard product on the med room shelf.
- Gentle Mechanism – lubrication relieves occasional constipation without a stimulant ingredient.
- Overnight Timing – bedtime dosing produces the labeled result window by morning.
- Neutral Profile – odorless, tasteless and colorless oil raises acceptance at dosing time.
- Pint Format – the 16 oz bottle covers repeated dosing from one container.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this oil dosed?
Adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablespoons, with a maximum of 3 tablespoons in 24 hours. Take the dose only at bedtime and never with meals.
How fast does it work?
The label states the oil generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours. Bedtime dosing puts the window overnight.
Who should not use this oil?
The label lists difficulty swallowing, children under 6 years of age, pregnancy, bedridden or aged patients, and use longer than 1 week. Ask a doctor before use with abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
What else is in the bottle?
The active ingredient is mineral oil 99.9 percent. Mixed tocopherols sit in the formula as a stabilizer.
How should the bottle be stored?
Keep the bottle tightly closed and protected from sunlight. A printed foil seal under the cap shows the bottle is unopened.
