Mineral Oil (mineral oil)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Mineral oil (heavy or light), a complex mixture of hydrocarbons derived from crude petroleum, is a lubricant laxative.
Generic name: mineral oil
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Mineral Oil:
- Constipation
Dosing
Dosage of mineral oil emulsion is expressed in terms of its mineral oil content. Oral mineral oil preparations should be used only occasionally and should not be administered for longer than 1 week.
The usual oral dosage of mineral oil for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 15-45 mL daily given as a single dose (minimum dose of 15 mL) or in divided doses. For children 6-11 years of age, the usual oral dosage of mineral oil is 5-15 mL daily given as a single dose (minimum of 5 mL) or in divided doses.
Mineral oil enemas are administered rectally in a usual dosage of 120 mL (range: 60-150 mL) daily given as a single dose in adults and children 12 years of age and older and 30-60 mL for children 2-11 years of age.
Mineral oil or mineral oil emulsion is administered orally. Although mineral oil emulsions penetrate and soften fecal material more effectively and are more palatable than plain mineral oil, there appears to be little difference in laxative effectiveness between these two preparations. Mineral oil also may be administered rectally as an enema. Plain (nonemulsified) mineral oil should be administered only at bedtime on an empty stomach. Mineral oil emulsion may be administered with meals. Containers of mineral oil emulsion should be shaken before using.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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