Mineral oil rectal

Mineral oil rectal is an over-the-counter medication used for the treatment of constipation and fecal impaction. 

• Mineral oil rectal is available under the following different brand names: Fleet Mineral Oil Enema

Common side effects of Mineral oil rectal include:

• Lipid pneumonitis if ingested in reclined body position
• Fecal incontinence
• Intestinal malabsorption
• Impaired absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
• Rectal discharge of mineral oil
• Anal itching and irritation
• Abdominal cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Lipid pneumonitis with aspiration

Serious side effects of Mineral oil rectal include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Persistent cough

Rare side effects of Mineral oil rectal include:

• none 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur as a result of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

 Adult and pediatric dosage

Enema

• 118 mL

Constipation/Fecal Impaction

• Adult dosage
• Contents of 1 bottle (ie, 118 mL) rectally as a single dose
• It may also be used following barium studies

Pediatric dosage

• Children below 1 year: Safety & efficacy not established
• Children between 2-12 years: One-half bottle (i.e., 59 mL) rectally as a single dose
• Children above 12 years: As adults; contents of 1 bottle (i.e., 118 mL) rectally as a single dose

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first

• Mineral oil rectal has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Mineral oil rectal has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Mineral oil rectal has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Mineral oil rectal has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Patients with colostomy, ileostomy, appendicitis, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis
• Less than 13 years
• Bedridden patients
• Presently taking stool softener laxative

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Mineral oil rectal?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Mineral oil rectal?”

Cautions

• For rectal use only
• Excessive use may cause electrolyte imbalance, steatorrhea, osteomalacia, diarrhea, & cathartic colon
• Ask a healthcare professional if already used a laxative for more than 3 days, experienced abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, or experienced sudden bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks
• To be taken only at bedtime; do not use at any other time or administer to infants, except upon the advice of a physician
• Discontinue use and talk to a healthcare professional if experience bleeding after use or fail to have a bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use
• Keep out of reach of children; if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (800-222-1222)

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Ask healthcare professional

Lactation

• Ask healthcare professional