Mineral Oil
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 2, 2021.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Mineral oil is a mild laxative for the lubrication of the intestinal tract. Mineral oil relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) and generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours. It may be used orally or rectally depending upon the product. Baby oil is a mineral oil that may be scented. It is also used as a common ingredient in lotions, creams, ointments, and cosmetics. Mineral oil is also called 'liquid petroleum,' 'paraffin oil,' and 'white mineral oil.' Mineral oil is also used as a general purpose lubricant in industry.[1]
Top medications with this excipient
- Acetaminophen 500 mg
- Acetaminophen 500 mg
- Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 325 mg / 12.5 mg
- Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Pyrilamine Maleate 500 mg / 60 mg / 15 mg
- Atorvastatin Calcium 20 mg
- Calcium Carbonate (Chewable) 500 mg
- Calcium Carbonate (Chewable) 1000 mg
- Calcium Carbonate (Chewable) 750 mg
- Calcium Carbonate (Chewable) 750mg
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg
- Diurex Maximum Relief Water Caps caffeine (anhydrous) 200 mg
- Extra Pain Relief acetaminophen 250 mg / aspirin 250 mg / caffeine 65 mg
- Hydrocortisone 20 mg
- Medrol 32 mg
- MucaphEd guaifenesin 400 mg / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
- NP Thyroid 15 15 mg
- NP Thyroid 30 30 mg
- Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride 100 mg
- Senna sennosides 8.6 mg
- Uricalm phenazopyridine hydrochloride 99.5 mg
References
- .com Mineral Oil. Accessed February 20, 2015 at http://www.drugs.com/pro/mineral-oil.html
Further information
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