(MIN er al oyl)
Oral: Temporary relief of occasional constipation
Rectal: Temporary relief of occasional constipation, relief of fecal impaction; removal of barium sulfate residues following barium administration
Oral: Children <6 years, pregnancy, bedridden patients, elderly, use longer than 1 week, or difficulty swallowing.
Constipation:
Oral:
Plain (nonemulsified) liquid: 15-45 mL in 24 hours (maximum: 45 mL in 24 hours). May be taken as a single dose (at bedtime) or in divided doses.
Suspension (emulsion) (Kondremul): 30-90 mL daily (maximum: 90 mL daily). May be taken as a single dose or in up to 3 equal divided doses.
Rectal (Fleet Mineral Oil): 118 mL as a single dose
Fecal impaction or following barium studies: Rectal (Fleet Mineral Oil): 118 mL as a single dose
Refer to adult dosing.
Constipation:
Oral:
Children 6 to <12 years:
Plain (nonemulsified) liquid: 5-15 mL in 24 hours (maximum: 15 mL in 24 hours). May be taken as a single dose (at bedtime) or in divided doses.
Suspension (emulsion) (Kondremul): 10-30 mL daily (maximum: 30 mL daily). May be taken as a single dose or divided in up to 3 equal divided doses.
Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
Rectal (Fleet Mineral Oil):
Children 2 to <12 years: 59 mL as a single dose
Children ≥12 years: Refer to adult dosing.
Fecal impaction or following barium studies: Rectal (Fleet ‚ ® Mineral Oil):
Children 2 to <12 years: 59 mL as a single dose
Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
Oral: Mineral oil may be more palatable if refrigerated (NASGHAN, 2006). Due to risk of aspiration, do not administer to patient in supine position.
Plain (nonemulsified): Administer on an empty stomach. Take at least 2 hours before or after other medications.
Suspension (emulsion) (Kondremul): Shake well before use. May administer plain or mixed with warm or cold water, milk or cocoa. Do not take with meals.
Rectal (Fleet Mineral Oil): Gently insert enema rectally following the instructions on the package labeling.
Do not administer orally with food or meals because of the risk of aspiration; prolonged administration of mineral oil may decrease absorption of lipid-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Light sterile mineral oils are not for injection.
Oral plain (nonemulsified) liquid: Protect from sunlight.
Oral suspension (emulsion) (Kondremul ‚ ®): Store at 15 ‚ °C to 25 ‚ °C (59 ‚ °F to 77 ‚ °F).
Rectal enema: Store at 20 ‚ °C to 25 ‚ °C (68 ‚ °F to 77 ‚ °F); protect from sunlight.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Enema, Rectal:
Fleet Oil: (133 mL)
Generic: (133 mL [DSC], 135 mL)
Oil, Does not apply:
Generic: (1 mL, 473 mL [DSC], 480 mL, 500 mL, 3785 mL, 3800 mL, 3840 mL)
Oil, Oral:
Generic: (30 mL, 472 mL, 473 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 2000 mL [DSC], 4000 mL)
Multivitamins/Fluoride (with ADE): Mineral Oil may decrease the serum concentration of Multivitamins/Fluoride (with ADE). Management: Avoid concomitant oral administration of mineral oil and multivitamins when possible; consider separating the administration of these agents by several hours to minimize the risk of interaction. Consider therapy modification
Multivitamins/Minerals (with ADEK, Folate, Iron): Mineral Oil may decrease the serum concentration of Multivitamins/Minerals (with ADEK, Folate, Iron). Specifically, mineral oil may impair the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Management: Avoid concomitant oral administration of mineral oil and multivitamins when possible; consider separating the administration of these agents by several hours to minimize the risk of interaction. Consider therapy modification
Multivitamins/Minerals (with AE, No Iron): Mineral Oil may decrease the serum concentration of Multivitamins/Minerals (with AE, No Iron). Management: Avoid concomitant oral administration of mineral oil and multivitamins when possible; consider separating the administration of these agents by several hours to minimize the risk of interaction. Consider therapy modification
Phytonadione: Mineral Oil may decrease the serum concentration of Phytonadione. Specifically, mineral oil may decrease the absorption of phytonadione. Monitor therapy
Vitamin D Analogs: Mineral Oil may decrease the serum concentration of Vitamin D Analogs. More specifically, mineral oil may interfere with the absorption of Vitamin D Analogs. Management: Avoid concomitant, oral administration of mineral oil and vitamin D analogs. Consider separating the administration of these agents by several hours to minimize the risk of interaction. Monitor plasma calcium concentrations. Exceptions: Calcipotriene. Consider therapy modification
Monitor for response (stool frequency, consistency). Avoid use in patients who may aspirate.
Frequency not defined.
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
Respiratory: Lipid pneumonitis with aspiration
Miscellaneous: Large doses may cause anal leakage causing anal itching, irritation, hemorrhoids, perianal discomfort, soiling of clothes
Concerns related to adverse effects:
- Aspiration: Lipid pneumonitis results from aspiration of mineral oil; risk is increased in patients in prolonged supine position or conditions which interfere with swallowing or epiglottal function (eg, stroke, Parkinsons disease, Alzheimer's disease, esophageal dysmotility).
Other warnings/precautions:
- OTC labeling: Healthcare provider should be contacted in case of sudden changes in bowel habits which last over 2 weeks or if abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding occur following use; do not use for >1 week, unless otherwise directed by healthcare provider. Do not use orally in children <6 years of age or rectally in children <2 years of age.
The use of mineral oil for the treatment of constipation in pregnancy is not recommended (Mahadevan, 2006).
Eases passage of stool by decreasing water absorption and lubricating the intestine; retards colonic absorption of water
Minimal following oral or rectal administration
Into intestinal mucosa, liver, spleen, and mesenteric lymph nodes
Feces
Oral: 6 to 8 hours; Rectal: 2 to15 minutes
- Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?)
- Patient may experience abdominal cramps, bloating, or flatulence. Have patient report immediately to prescriber severe dizziness, passing out, severe abdominal pain, severe nausea, severe vomiting, severe diarrhea, rectal bleeding, or rectal pain (HCAHPS).
- Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions.
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