If you have questions, check with your pediatrician about any changes in guidelines or recommendations for mineral oil as a laxative. Adults can take 15 to 45 ml of mineral oil orally. These numbers will vary depending on the product. Ask your doctor about what dose is appropriate for you. Like other laxatives, mineral oil is meant to provide short-term relief.
If you have success using it yet your constipation problems continue, your doctor may recommend careful use. But try to avoid using it for an extended period.
Be careful when giving mineral oil to your child. If a child inhales it, it can result in respiratory difficulty. It may also result in pneumonia. If you or your child develops a cough or other respiratory problems after starting mineral oil, tell your doctor. This can make a mess and irritate the rectum. Taking smaller doses may help solve this problem. Allergies to mineral oil are unusual. If you have problems with itching, swelling, or breathing trouble, seek immediate medical attention.
Women tend to be more likely than men to develop constipation. This is at least partly because constipation commonly occurs during pregnancy. Certain lifestyle choices can help you avoid this difficult digestive problem.
Make sure your diet contains plenty of roughage, like fruit, whole grains, and green, leafy vegetables. Staying hydrated is also important. Try to drink six to eight glasses of water each day, unless your doctor says otherwise.
A mineral oil laxative should work after the first dose. It may take a few days for you to get relief. If you have success with mineral oil, be careful not to overdo it. Constipation can make you feel constantly bloated, uncomfortable, or even achy. If you experience constipation from time to time, drinking juice may help provide you with relief. If your doctor has directed you to take this medication on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up. Store at room temperature between degrees F degrees C away from light.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc.
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Top of the page. Common Brand Name s : Nujol. Uses Mineral oil is used to treat constipation. How To Use Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor.
Do not lie down right away after taking this medication. Side Effects Mineral oil may leak from the rectum, especially when taken at high doses. Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: difficulty breathing persistent cough A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Precautions Before taking mineral oil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: "blood thinners" such as warfarin stool softeners such as docusate This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Notes Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. Missed Dose If your doctor has directed you to take this medication on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Do not take any laxative for more than one week unless you have been told to do so by your physician. Many people tend to overuse laxative products, which often leads to dependence on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. Discuss the use of laxatives with your health care professional in order to ensure that the laxative is used effectively as part of a comprehensive, healthy bowel management regimen. Mineral oil should not be used very often or for long periods of time.
Its gradual build-up in body tissues can cause problems, and may interfere with the body's absorption of important nutrients and vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Do not take any laxative within two hours of taking another medication because the desired effectiveness of the other medication may be reduced. Mineral oil should not be used during pregnancy because it may interfere with absorption of nutrients in the mother and, if used for prolonged periods, cause severe bleeding in the newborn infant.
Be sure to let your physician know if you are using a laxative and breast-feeding at the same time.
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