MINERAL OIL Pharmacology

MINERAL OIL

About MINERAL OIL
Emollient, Laxative
Mechanism of Action of MINERAL OIL
Mineral oil coats the intestinal surface so that water isn't absorbed into the body. The extra water swells and softens the stool. This stimulates the normal forward movement of the intestines (peristalsis), which usually results in a bowel movement within 6 to 8 hours. The lubrication also eases passage of the stool.
Pharmacokinets of MINERAL OIL
N/A
Onset of Action for MINERAL OIL
N/A
Duration of Action for MINERAL OIL
N/A
Half Life of MINERAL OIL
N/A
Side Effects of MINERAL OIL
1.Nausea
2.Cramps
3.Vomiting
4.Diarrhea
Contra-indications of MINERAL OIL
1.Intestinal Obstruction
2.Appendicitis
Special Precautions while taking MINERAL OIL
1.Anal seepage
2.Lipid pneumonitis
Pregnancy Related Information
N/A
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Neonates: Contraindicated
Indications for MINERAL OIL
Constipation
Interactions for MINERAL OIL
N/A
Typical Dosage for MINERAL OIL
15 to 45 ml orally once daily at bed time (max: 45 ml)
Schedule of MINERAL OIL
N/A
Storage Requirements for MINERAL OIL
Store in a tightly closed container. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of MINERAL OIL
N/A
Effects of Overdose of MINERAL OIL
N/A

Home Delivery for MINERAL OIL in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including mineral oil.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for mineral oil and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for mineral oil may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take mineral oil only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for mineral oil before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for mineral oil with the pharmacy.

MINERAL OIL is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for mineral oil might be better known than mineral oil itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have mineral oil in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for mineral oil.