Classes
DEA Class; OTC
Common Brand Names; Kondremul Plain
- Laxatives, Lubricant
mineral oil rectal (OTC)
- Classes: Laxatives, Lubricant
mineral oil topical (OTC)
- Classes: Antiparasitic Agents
mineral oil otic (OTC)
- Classes: Otics, Other
petrolatum & mineral oil topical (Rx)
- Classes: Emollients;
- Wound Care
Description
Oral and rectal lubricant laxative, and topically as a skin protectant
Only laxative recommended for fecal impaction
Marketed prior to 1962, has not been evaluated formally by FDA for safety and efficacy.
Indications
Indicated for Constipation/Fecal Impaction
Head Lice
May be used to soften/lubricate cerumen
Eletone is a barrier cream indicated for relief of burning, itching, and erythema associated with atopic dermatitis
Tropazone is a dressing and management indicated for superficial wounds, minor abrasions, dermal ulcers, donor sites, 1st and 2nd degree burns, including sunburns and radiation dermatitis
Contraindications
Fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction or perforation, colostomy, ileostomy, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis
Bedridden patient
Pregnancy
<6 years
Use >1 week
Patients with esophageal or gastric retention, dysphagia, or hiatal hernia
Adverse Effects
- Lipid pneumonitis if reclined
- Incontinence of feces
- Intestinal malabsorption
- Impaired absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
- Rectal discharge
- Anal pruritus and irritation
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Lipid pneumonitis with aspiration
Potential for hypersensitivity
Warnings
Conditions that interfere with swallowing or epiglottal function may increase risk of aspiration, which can result in lipid pneumonitis
Aspiration risk increases in the elderly
If taking other drugs, take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs
If experience bleeding after use or fail to have bowel movement after use, discontinue use and talk to healthcare professional
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy
Ask healthcare professional
Lactation
Not known if excreted in breast milk; ask a healthcare professional
Maximum Dosage
90 mL/day PO or 1 rectal enema/day PR for no longer than 1 week.
90 mL/day PO or 1 rectal enema/day PR for no longer than 1 week.
90 mL/day PO or 1 rectal enema/day PR for no longer than 1 week.
12 years: 90 mL/day PO or 1 rectal enema/day PR for no longer than 1 week.
6—11 years: 30 mL/day PO or 1/2 rectal enema/day PR for no longer than 1 week.
2—5 years: Oral safety and efficacy have not been established; 1/2 enema/day PR for no longer than 1 week.
< 2 years: Do not use.
Do not use.
Do not use.
How supplied
Mineral oil
liquid
- 100%
enema
- 118mL
Shampoo
- Various formulations
otic drops
- 22mL
topical cream
- 100g/tube (Eletone)
- 120g/jar (Tropazone)
