Mineral Oil
Risk Factor: C
Class: GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
/ Laxatives/Purgatives
Contents of this page:
Fetal Risk Summary
Breast Feeding Summary
References
Questions and Answers
Fetal Risk Summary
Mineral oil is an emollient laxative. The drug is generally considered nonabsorbable. Chronic use may lead to decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Breast Feeding Summary
No data are available.
