FDA-filed SPL labeling · retrieved through openFDA

Mineral Oil

Mineral oil is a lubricant laxative available in oral and rectal forms for relieving occasional constipation, and in topical form for protecting skin against diaper rash.

Brand names Kondremul PlainMoisture Eyes PMFleetLEADER Mineral OilPure and Gentle +11 more
OTC Forms 6 Routes Oral · Oral; Topical · Rectal · Oral, Topical +1
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 27, 2026
🧬 Where this information comes from Click to expand

The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 15 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

At a glance
Linked label effectiveApr 23, 2026
Clinical labels in scope ⓘ15
AvailabilityOTC
Earliest approval/marketing year ⓘ1989
FDA-listed product records ⓘ124
Boxed warningNone found in compared labels
How we combine label and product data →
✓No current FDA shortage listed · checked Sep 22, 2026
⭐ Mineral Oil at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
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HelloPharmacist Editorial Team Bottom Line
Mineral oil is a short-term option for relieving occasional constipation, available as an oral liquid or a rectal enema, with a topical form for diaper rash. It should not be used for more than one week, and you should stop and call your doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use. Always take the oral form at bedtime and not with meals, and keep it at least 2 hours away from other medications.
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📖 Mineral Oil: Patient Information Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Mineral Oil — what it treats, how it works, how it’s taken, side effects, warnings and interactions. Tap any section to expand it.

🎯What it's used for▾

Mineral oil is used across several product forms for constipation relief, bowel preparation, and skin protection. Specific uses depend on the product and how it is given:

  • Relief of occasional constipation — supported by oral liquids (CVS Mineral Oil, Fleet oral, Humco Mineral Oil Heavy, LEADER Mineral Oil, Mineral Oil oral, and others) and rectal enemas (Fleet, Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil, Foster and Thrive Ready to Use Mineral oil, Enema, Enema Mineral Oil, HealthMart Mineral Oil Single)
  • Relief of fecal impaction (stool that is stuck and will not pass) — Fleet rectal enema and Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil rectal enema
  • Removal of residue remaining in the bowel after a barium procedure — Fleet rectal enema and Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil rectal enema
  • Treatment and prevention of diaper rash, protection of chafed skin, and sealing out wetness — Humco Mineral Oil Light topical liquid
  • Topical application to areas of skin concern — HANHOO BlemishPatch
💊How it's taken▾

How and when you take mineral oil depends entirely on the product form. Oral liquid products are taken by mouth — always at bedtime and never with a meal. Rectal enemas are used rectally as a single dose no more than once per day. Humco Mineral Oil Light topical liquid is applied to the skin with each diaper change as needed.

  • Oral liquids: taken at bedtime, not with food, no more than the labeled daily maximum
  • Rectal enemas: used rectally once daily; do not use more than one dose per 24 hours
  • Humco Mineral Oil Light: applied topically to the diaper area as often as necessary

Do not use any form for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Follow the directions on your specific product label or your prescriber's instructions exactly.

🤒Side effects — in detail▾

The FDA labels for mineral oil products do not list common side effects by name. However, there are important reactions to watch for and act on right away:

  • Rectal bleeding after use — stop and call your doctor; this could signal a serious condition
  • No bowel movement after using the product — contact your doctor
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting — ask a doctor before continuing use if these are present
⚠️Warnings & precautions▾
  • Do not use oral mineral oil if you have difficulty swallowing — there is a risk of the oil being inhaled into the lungs.
  • Do not use if you are pregnant without talking to a health professional first.
  • Do not use if you are bedridden or elderly without a doctor's guidance.
  • Do not use for more than 1 week unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
  • Stop use and call your doctor immediately if you experience rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use — these can be signs of a serious underlying condition.
  • Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🔀What it interacts with▾

Mineral oil can interfere with how other medications work in your body. Take note of the following:

  • Stool softener laxatives — ask a doctor or pharmacist before combining with mineral oil
  • Any other medications — take mineral oil at least 2 hours before or after other drugs, since laxatives can affect how other medicines are absorbed

This is not a complete list of interactions. Always talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

📋Before taking it▾
  • Do not use oral mineral oil if you have difficulty swallowing
  • Do not use if you are pregnant — ask a health professional first
  • If breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use
  • Do not give oral mineral oil to children under 6 years of age
  • Do not use rectal enemas in children under 2 years of age (some products set this limit at under 13 — follow your specific product label)
  • Do not use if you are bedridden or elderly without asking a doctor
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • Ask a doctor if you have had a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
  • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking a stool softener laxative or any other medication
🚑If you take too much▾

If too much mineral oil is taken, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep the product out of reach of children.

📦How to store it▾

Protect from sunlight.

📄 Written from Mineral Oil’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Every point is grounded in that labeling — nothing is invented. How we use AI →

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Supplements & herbs that interact with Mineral Oil

17 supplements and herbal products have documented interactions with Mineral Oil in the licensed clinical database we use. Most are manageable — but your pharmacist should know about everything you take, including vitamins and herbals.

Severity mix
  • Major · 1
  • Moderate · 7
  • Minor · 9
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Major COFFEE CHARCOAL Moderate EUROPEAN MANDRAKE Moderate GLUCOMANNAN Moderate GUAR GUM Moderate GUM ARABIC Moderate SLIPPERY ELM Moderate TRAGACANTH Moderate +9 more
Every supplement checked against Mineral Oil — ranked by severity The full interaction hub: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor · every one linked to its full report. Check Mineral Oil against your exact supplements

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — see our data sources & update cadence. Not medical advice: an interaction being documented does not mean it will happen to you; do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

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Nutrient depletion considerations

Mineral Oil has been associated with lower levels of 7 nutrients in the clinical literature. This does not mean a deficiency will occur — it means these may be worth discussing with your pharmacist or healthcare provider, especially with long-term use.

Evidence & significance mix
  • Higher significance · 5
  • Moderate · 2
BETA-CAROTENE Insignificant Depletion PHOSPHATE SALTS Insignificant Depletion VITAMIN A Insignificant Depletion VITAMIN D Insignificant Depletion VITAMIN E Insignificant Depletion CALCIUM Moderate Depletion VITAMIN K Moderate Depletion
See the full Mineral Oil nutrient depletion report

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — not medical advice. Do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

🩺 Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Mineral Oil — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

How long does it take mineral oil to work? ▾
That depends on how you take it. If you use a rectal enema, you can expect a bowel movement in about 2 to 15 minutes. If you take the oral liquid, it generally takes 6 to 8 hours — which is why you take it at bedtime, so it works overnight.
Can I take mineral oil with my other medications? ▾
You need to be careful here. Mineral oil can change how other drugs are absorbed into your body. The general rule is to take mineral oil at least 2 hours before or after any other medication. Also, if you're already using a stool softener laxative, check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding mineral oil.
Is it safe to use mineral oil if I'm pregnant? ▾
The label says not to use it if you're pregnant without speaking to a health professional first. The same goes if you're breastfeeding. Please check with your doctor or midwife before using any form of mineral oil during pregnancy.
How long can I keep using it? ▾
Mineral oil is meant for short-term use only — no longer than 1 week, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If your constipation keeps coming back or doesn't go away, that's a sign to call your doctor rather than keep reaching for the laxative.
When should I stop using it and call my doctor? ▾
Stop right away and call your doctor if you notice rectal bleeding after use, or if you don't have a bowel movement at all after taking it. These could be signs of a more serious problem that needs medical attention.
Can I use mineral oil in my child? ▾
It depends on the form and your child's age. Oral mineral oil should not be given to children under 6 — and it is especially important not to give it to young children who might have trouble swallowing, since there's a risk of it going into the lungs. Rectal enema products have their own age cutoffs, and some should not be used in children under 2 years old. Always check the label for your specific product, and when in doubt, call your child's doctor first.
Is Mineral Oil available over the counter? ▾
Yes — Mineral Oil is available over the counter (without a prescription) in at least some forms, according to its FDA labeling. Follow the package directions and ask your pharmacist if you're unsure which product is right for you.
When was Mineral Oil first available? ▾
Mineral Oil has been available in the United States since at least 1989, based on FDA approval history (Drugs@FDA) and product marketing records.
Who makes Mineral Oil? ▾
Mineral Oil is supplied by 62 manufacturers listed in the FDA NDC Directory, including Resolute Oil LLC, Sonneborn, LLC, Strategic Sourcing Services LLC.

💬 Answers drafted from Mineral Oil’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Grounded in that labeling — nothing is made up. How we use AI →

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💊 How Mineral Oil comes

Mineral Oil is available in 6 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Oral solution

By mouth
Brands CVS Mineral Oil Fleet Humco Mineral Oil Heavy iBO Kondremul LEADER Mineral Oil Mineral Oil Heavy
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • CVS Mineral Oil, Humco Mineral Oil Heavy, LEADER Mineral Oil, and Fleet oral liquid: relieve occasional constipation
Important instructions
  • CVS Mineral Oil and Humco Mineral Oil Heavy: adults and children 12 and older take 1–2 tablespoonfuls at bedtime; children 6–12 take 1–3 teaspoonfuls at bedtime; consult a doctor for children under 6
  • LEADER Mineral Oil: adults and children 12 and older take 1–2 tablespoonfuls at bedtime; children 6–12 take 1–3 teaspoonfuls at bedtime; consult a doctor for children under 6
  • Fleet oral liquid: do not take with meals; shake well before use; adults and children 12 and older take 3–9 teaspoons; children 6 to under 12 take 1–3 teaspoons; consult a doctor for children under 6
  • Do not take any oral mineral oil with meals; take only at bedtime
Available strengths 6 strengths
999 mg/mL 1000 mg/mL 2.12 g/5 mL 2.5 g/5 mL 55 g/100 mL 1 kg/kg
44 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical solution

By mouth · On the skin
Brands Humco Mineral Oil Light
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Humco Mineral Oil Light: helps treat and prevent diaper rash, protects chafed skin, and helps seal out wetness
Important instructions
  • Humco Mineral Oil Light: change wet or soiled diapers promptly, cleanse and dry the diaper area, then apply liberally with each diaper change
  • Humco Mineral Oil Light: apply especially at bedtime or when prolonged exposure to wet diapers is expected
Available strengths 3 strengths
99.9 mg/mL 999 mg/mL 1000 mg/mL
31 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Other oral form

By mouth
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Mineral Oil oral oil: relieves occasional constipation
Important instructions
  • Mineral Oil oral oil: do not take with meals; take only at bedtime as a single daily dose or in divided doses
  • Adults and children 12 and older: 1–3 tablespoons daily; children 6–12: up to 1–3 teaspoons daily; do not use in children under 6
Available strengths 4 strengths
1 mg/mL 100 mg/100 mL 999 mg/mL 1 kg/kg
18 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Enema

Rectal
Brands Fleet Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil Pure and Gentle Sunmark Mineral Oil
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Fleet rectal enema: relieves occasional constipation, fecal impaction, and removes residue after barium procedures
  • Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil: relieves occasional constipation, fecal impaction, and removes residue after barium procedures
  • Foster and Thrive Ready to Use Mineral oil, Enema, and Enema Mineral Oil: relieves occasional constipation
  • HealthMart Mineral Oil Single: relieves occasional constipation
Important instructions
  • Foster and Thrive Ready to Use Mineral oil: use 118 mL once daily; adults and children 13 and older use 1 bottle; children 2–12 use half a bottle; do not use in children under 2
  • Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil: adults and children 12 and older use 1 bottle once daily; children 2 to under 12 use half a bottle; do not use in children under 2
  • Enema and Enema Mineral Oil: 120 mL as a single daily dose; adults and children 13 and older use 1 bottle; do not use in children under 13
  • HealthMart Mineral Oil Single: adults and children 12 and older use 1 bottle; children 2 to under 12 use half a bottle once daily; do not use in children under 2
Available strengths 3 strengths
100 g/100 mL 118 g/118 mL 1000 g/118 mL
15 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical cream, ointment or gel

By mouth · On the skin
Available strengths 1 strength
100 mg/100 mL
15 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Skin patch

On the skin
Brands HANHOO BlemishPatch
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • HANHOO BlemishPatch: applied to targeted areas of skin concern
Important instructions
  • HANHOO BlemishPatch: after cleansing skin, carefully remove a dot from the film and stick it to the target area
  • HANHOO BlemishPatch: gently press down for 15–30 seconds and leave in place for 6 hours; may be used during the day or night
Available strengths 1 strength
4.25 g/100 g
1 FDA-listed product record ⓘ

📊 Mineral Oil across the U.S. market

How Mineral Oil appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

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Dose forms ⓘ
62
Manufacturers
21
Brand names
124
FDA-listed product records ⓘ
1989
First marketed ⓘ

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Resolute Oil LLC18%
Sonneborn, LLC5%
Strategic Sourcing Services LLC5%
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.5%
Cardinal Health, 110 dba Leader4%
Humco Holding Group, Inc.4%
Other makers60%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

📈 How widely Mineral Oil is used

A general measure of how commonly Mineral Oil is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Mineral Oil is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

1,291
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$18,031 gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Mineral Oil prescribed? Of the 1,596 medications we measure, Mineral Oil ranks #1,251 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 22% of them.

Where Mineral Oil ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5
Total prescriptions — #1,251 of 1,596
#1,246 Trimethobenzamide 1,342 Rx #1,247 Vosoritide 1,319 Rx #1,248 Epoprostenol 1,316 Rx #1,249 Nafcillin Injection 1,312 Rx #1,250 Linezolid Injection 1,300 Rx #1,251 Mineral Oil 1,291 Rx #1,252 Rasagiline 1,282 Rx #1,253 Phenelzine 1,254 Rx #1,254 Perindopril 1,251 Rx #1,255 Daratumumab Injection 1,247 Rx #1,256 Triamterene 1,245 Rx

Utilization by Mineral Oil product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 1000 mg/mL enema is the most-dispensed Mineral Oil product — about 72% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

mineral oil 1000 MG/ML Enema Most dispensed

930 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 72% of Mineral Oil prescriptions shown $12,320 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $13 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 13 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 205121

mineral oil 1000 MG/ML Oral Solution

225 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 17% of Mineral Oil prescriptions shown $2,929 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $13 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 2 of 18 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 343017

mineral oil 999 MG/ML Oral Solution

136 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 11% of Mineral Oil prescriptions shown $2,781 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $20 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 2 of 26 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 705909

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Mineral Oil, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 5 of 57 listed Mineral Oil NDCs with Medicaid activity.

🔍 Compare Mineral Oil products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Mineral Oil — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 124 of 124 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 124 Mineral Oil NDCs →

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Mineral Oil RxCUI 6972 5 dose forms · 8 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Enema RxCUI 237951 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 1000 MG/ML RxCUI 205121
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Ophthalmic Ointment RxCUI 708128 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.2 MG/MG RxCUI 708129
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Solution RxCUI 375879 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 999 MG/ML RxCUI 705909 1000 MG/ML RxCUI 343017
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Suspension RxCUI 372932 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.5 ML/ML RxCUI 1489229 500 MG/ML RxCUI 311711 1000 MG/ML RxCUI 205252
  5. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Oil RxCUI 1043718 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 1000 MG/ML RxCUI 1043719

Look up RxCUI 6972 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

🏷️ Sold under these brand names

Kondremul Plain Moisture Eyes PM Fleet LEADER Mineral Oil Pure and Gentle Mineral Oil Heavy Humco Mineral Oil Heavy Humco Mineral Oil Light CVS Mineral Oil iBO Sunmark Mineral Oil Laxative Sunmark Mineral Oil Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil Laxative Leader Ready to Use Mineral Oil Kondremul HealthMart Mineral Oil Single Laxative

🏭 Manufacturers & labelers

Resolute Oil LLC 18 Sonneborn, LLC 5 Strategic Sourcing Services LLC 5 C.B. Fleet Company, Inc. 5 Cardinal Health, 110 dba Leader 4 Humco Holding Group, Inc. 4 Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company) 3 Publix Supermarkets, Inc. 3 P & L Development, LLC 3 Your Military Exchanges 3 Meijer Distribution Inc 3 TOP CARE (Topco Associates LLC) 3 EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC) 3 Rite Aid Corporation 2 Pharma Nobis, LLC 2 Safecor Health, LLC 2 Vi-Jon, LLC 2 Old East Main Co. 2 Medline Industries, LP 2 Freds Inc 2 CVS Pharmacy, Inc. 2 AmerisourceBergen (Good Neighbor Pharmacy) 46122 2 Atlantic Biologicals Corp. 2 Cardinal Health 2

…and 16 more on the FDA NDC directory.

RxNorm drug class

Mineral Oil belongs to the Softeners, emollients class.

Drug family (ATC) Softeners, emollients

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

🔬 Where this comes from

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective Apr 23, 2026
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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Mineral Oil.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Mineral Oil after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
15
NDC products indexed
124
Distinct labelers/manufacturers represented
62
Linked representative label ⓘ
Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
Linked label effective
Apr 23, 2026
Composite sections available
8
Linked SPL Set ID
382a57d1-85bf-480f-9967-f85da2904410
Linked SPL Document ID
9080dcf0-1706-480f-b1d1-f6215099da4e
Open the linked representative label on DailyMed ↗
NDC package records associated with this linked SPL 1

How we combine label and product data

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