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- Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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What Is Mineral Oil and How Does It Work?
Mineral Oil is an over-the-counter (OTC) laxative used to relieve occasional constipation. It generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.
Mineral Oil is available under the following different brand names: Kondremul Plain.
Dosages of Mineral Oil
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Liquid
- 100%
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Constipation
Adult
- 15-45 mL/day orally, single or divided doses
- Kondremul: 30-75 mL/day
Pediatric
Children under 6 years
- 15-30 mL/year of age; not to exceed 240 mL/day
Children 6-12 years
- 5-15 mL/day divided once/day, single or divided doses
- Kondremul: 10-25 mL/day
Children over 12 years
- 15-45 mL/day orally, single or divided doses
- Kondremul: 30-75 mL/day