Ordelax Oil from Ordesa belongs to a group of medicines called stool softeners. It works by coating the stool with a layer that makes it remain soft and lubricated, facilitating bowel movements. Indicated for the symptomatic relief of occasional constipation in adults and children over 6 years of age. You should consult a doctor if no bowel movements occur after 72 hours following the maximum daily dosing or if the stool gets worse or does not improve after 6 days. It is recommended to follow these instructions: Adults and children over 12 years old The recommended dose is 15-45 ml or 1-3 tablespoons of Ordelax (11.35 g – 34.45 g of liquid paraffin) per day. Do not administer more than 45 ml or 3 tablespoons of Ordelax (34.45 g of liquid paraffin) per day. Use in children Children from 6 to 12 years : 15 ml or 1 tablespoon of Ordelax (11.35 g of liquid paraffin) per day. Do not administer more than 15 ml or 1 tablespoon of Ordelax (11.35 g of liquid paraffin) per day. Elderly patients: Do not administer to elderly patients without medical supervision. This medicine is administered orally. It is recommended to take this medicine before bedtime. It should not be taken in a lying position due to the risk of aspiration. Do not take Ordelax: - If you are allergic to liquid paraffin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). - If you suffer from intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus (a type of intestinal obstruction in which bowel movements stop), fecal impaction and all those situations in which intestinal transit is difficult or impeded - If you suffer from acute or chronic diarrhea. - If you have appendicitis or its symptoms (nausea, vomiting, stomach or upper abdominal pain, abdominal cramps) - If you suffer from dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) - If you suffer from abdominal pain of unknown origin. - If you have had a colostomy/ileostomy (surgical procedures in which one end of the colon - colostomy - or the ileum - ileostomy - is removed through the abdominal wall). - If you suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis) or rectal bleeding. - If you are under 6 years old. Store in a cool, dry place.