Mineral Oil

Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on July 2, 2020.

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
• Aspirin (Enteric Coated) 81 mg
• Calcium Carbonate (Chewable) 750 mg
• Calcium Carbonate (Chewable) 750mg
• Calcium Carbonate (Chewable) 500 mg
• Calcium Carbonate Antacid (Chewable) Extra Strength 750 mg
• Chest Congestion Relief PE guaifenesin 400 mg / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
• Docusate Sodium and Senna docusate sodium 50 mg / sennosides 8.6 mg
• Extra Pain Relief acetaminophen 250 mg / aspirin 250 mg / caffeine 65 mg
• FE C Tab Plus vitamin C 250mg, carbonyl iron 100 mg, folic acid 1 mg and vitamin B12 25 mg
• Hydrocortisone 5 mg
• MucaphEd guaifenesin 400 mg / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
• Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat Liquid Gels acetaminophen 325 mg / dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg / guaifenesin 200 mg / phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
• Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold & Flu Liquid Gels acetaminophen 325 mg / dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg / doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg / phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
• NP Thyroid 120 120 mg
• NP Thyroid 90 90 mg
• Salsalate 500 mg
• Tums Extra Strength 750 (Cherry) calcium carbonate 750 mg
• Verapamil Hydrochloride 80 mg

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