Generic name: mineral oil (oral/rectal) [ MIN-er-al-OYL ]
Brand names: Fleet Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul Plain, Muri-Lube, Milkinol, Mineral Oil,
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Dosage forms: oral emulsion (100%); oral liquid (100%); rectal enema (100%)
Drug class:Laxatives
What is mineral oil?
Mineral oil is used to treat occasional constipation. The oral form is taken by mouth. The rectal form is used as an enema applied in the rectum.
Mineral oil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before using mineral oil tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, all medicines you use, and if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Before taking this medicine
People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use laxatives without a doctor's advice.
You should not use mineral oil if you are allergic to it.
Do not take oral mineral oil if:
you have trouble swallowing;
you are pregnant; or
you are ill, debilitated, or bedridden.
Do not give oral mineral oil to a child younger than 12 years old. Do not use rectal mineral oil in a child younger than 2 years old.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if oral or rectal mineral oil is safe to use if you have:
stomach pain
