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Mineral oil
Mineral oil is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for constipation.
- Classe del farmaco: Gastrointestinal Tract
- Indicato per: constipation
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Forme farmaceutiche comuni
- soluzione
- Dosaggi comuni
- 1000 mg/ml, 118 g/118 ml, 1 mg/ml
- Interazioni note
- 14 (Moderata: 2 · Minore: 12)
- Nomi commerciali
- 13
- Paesi e mercati
- 2
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Emollient; retards colonic absorption of water; decreases water absorption and lubricates intestine, which eases passage of stool.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
Constipation/Fecal Impaction (Enema): Contents of 1 bottle (ie, 118 mL) rectally as a single dose. May also be used following barium studies
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Unknown Oral (liquid paraffin) laxative: little is absorbed, but regular use may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K); avoid repeated use and prefer fibre, lactulose or macrogol. Skin, ear and baby-oil uses are acceptable.
- Allattamento
- Safe Poorly absorbed, so little or none reaches the infant (LactMed). Occasional oral use is acceptable; avoid repeated use (vitamin deficiency). Do not apply oils or ointments to the breast before feeds, as the infant may swallow paraffins.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Incontinence of feces
- Intestinal malabsorption
- Anal seepage
- Impaired absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Controindicazioni
- Hypersensitivity
- Patients with colostomy, ileostomy, appendicitis, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis
- Bedridden patients
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Enema: To be taken only at bedtime; do not use at any other time or administer to infants, except upon advice of a physician.
- Enema: Excessive use may cause electrolyte imbalance, steatorrhea, osteomalacia, diarrhea, & cathartic colon
- Liquid: If taking other drugs, take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
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Interazioni principali (14)
- Docusate + Mineral oil Moderate
- Mineral oil + Vitamin k1 Moderate
- Beta carotene + Mineral oil Minor
- Cholecalciferol + Mineral oil Minor
- Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Mineral oil Minor
- Ergocalciferol + Mineral oil Minor
- Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel + Mineral oil Minor
- Ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate + Mineral oil Minor
- Ethinylestradiol + Mineral oil Minor
- Levonorgestrel oral / ethinylestradiol / ferrous bisglycinate + Mineral oil Minor
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Domande frequenti
What is Mineral oil used for?
Mineral oil is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for Constipation, Fecal impaction.
What side effects have been reported with Mineral oil?
Incontinence of feces, Intestinal malabsorption, Anal seepage, Impaired absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Can Mineral oil be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Unknown. Oral (liquid paraffin) laxative: little is absorbed, but regular use may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K); avoid repeated use and prefer fibre, lactulose or macrogol. Skin, ear and baby-oil uses are acceptable. Breastfeeding: Safe. Poorly absorbed, so little or none reaches the infant (LactMed). Occasional oral use is acceptable; avoid repeated use (vitamin deficiency). Do not apply oils or ointments to the breast before feeds, as the infant may swallow paraffins.
What does Mineral oil interact with?
MediHelp lists 14 known interactions for Mineral oil. Moderate: 2 · Minor: 12. The most serious include Docusate, Vitamin k1, Beta carotene.
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