Mineral Oil

Mineral Oil

Mineral Oil is obtained from petroleum refining. Mineral Oil is a Lubricant Laxative that may be taken orally or as an enema. Lubricant Laxatives encourage bowel movements by coating the bowel (and the entire GI tract) and the stool mass with a waterproof film. This film helps to keep moisture in the stool. The stool remains soft through out transit and its passage is made easier. Select a brand name below for product information and manufacturer warnings. Magnesium Hydroxide & Mineral Oil is a Combination Laxative and Lubricant Laxative . Select a brand name below for product information and manufacturer warnings.

Contraindications (Do Not Use When...)

     Lubricant Laxative Precautions and Enema Precautions . Do not take if pregnant or nursing. Not recommended for infants under 6 months of age. Do not take lying down or reclining to prevent possible aspiration of the mineral oil when taken orally. Mineral oil may interact with drugs that prevent blood clots (anticoagulants), causing undesired side effects ¹⁹.
     Do not take within 2 hours of a stool softener; it may increase the amount of mineral oil absorbed ¹.
     Contraindicated when dysphagia exists. Concurrent use of mineral oil with a stool softener (can) result in the formation of tumor-like deposits in tissues ²⁶.
     Also, drug interactions with: contraceptives, digitalis glycosides, fat soluble vitamins. Enema: Do not administer to children under 2 years of age except on the advice of a physician. Do not take within 2 hours of meals because of possible interference with food digestion and absorption of nutrients and vitamins.

Warnings & Side Effects 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.

Brand Names Containing Mineral Oil

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Fleet Mineral Oil	Fleet Mineral Oil Enema	Kondremul Mineral Oil
Phillips Haley's MO	Robert's Mineral Oil	Squibb Mineral Oil

	Data Gathering, Research & Reporting by Carole Engel, Director Of Outreach © 2004 Fruit-Eze™, Inc.

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