Question 1

how is a mineral oil enema different from a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

Accepted Answer

Simple!: Enemas are used to help cleanse the rectum and left colon.  Mineral oil enemas are simply that - mineral oil in water.  It functions to lubricate and stimulate the rectum to help evacuate stool.  Fleet's enemas are made from sodium phosphates, and the salt load stimulates the bowel to secrete fluid causing a diarrhea effect.  Fleets are a few ounces as opposed to mineral oil which is 2 quarts.

Question 2

i used 1/2 bottle of premade fleet mineral oil enema. first time. it said to follow it with a regular saline fleet enema after, to help pass stool & clean out the oil. it's very oily! can i use a 2nd saline to clean the oil better just this one time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, even more times: You can safely use saline enemas several times assuming you are treating simple constipation but if you are getting no result, have abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting, go to the ER or see your doctor.

Question 3

is a mineral oil enema safe for kidney patients?

Accepted Answer

With minimal use: Mineral oil could interfere with vitamin d absorbtion.. Chronic renal failure patients have decreased vitamin d levels, the use of this medication could cause   even lower levels of vitamin d with resulting bone disease and low calcium levels.

Question 4

i took imodium ad  and i am very constipated. i have taken milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and tried a suppository.  no luck. is a  mineral oil enema safe to try ?

Accepted Answer

?diet: Imodium (loperamide) was presumably for diarrhea. It works by blocking the normal messages that proceed from the lower brain computer to the bowel. One message orders the bowel to stop peristalsis (wave like bowel action) while the other message causes it to accelerate causing irritable bowel syndrome. Lousy diet is by far the commonest cause, particularly sugar ajnd sweeteners.

Question 5

if i was to administer a mineral oil enema, how much should i use?

Accepted Answer

I would: use the fleet brand of enema or the drug store version which is generally 6-8 ounces. Be sure to be lying down on your left side with feet elevated above hips and try to hold enema for 30 minutes or as long as you can. You can repeat if no results in 6 hours. IF that doesn't work you need an exam to be sure your problem is constipation and not something else

Question 6

i have been constipated for two weeks. i've been to the doctor, taken rx meds,sepositories and a mineral oil enema which wont come out! help me please?

Accepted Answer

Fecal impaction: Probably you need a soap suds enema. Hopefully it works , if it does not then you need a manual evacuation of the stool. I am not sure how you can be helped best. I would suggest to go to ER if you can not get a hold of your doctor to do something about it  such as i mentioned above.

Question 7

if im constipated from my norco 10 pain meds. would a mineral oil enema or a saline enema be more effective?

Accepted Answer

Trial: Start with Fleets enema and if that does not work you may go to mineral oil enema. It may help to take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless.

Question 8

i took a mineral oil enema 30 mins ago and had no bowel movement...it says call your dr if this happens but i don't have a regular dr?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: If you have been constipated for a while you may also want to take MiraLax to soften the stool from the top. Also it helps to go and sit on the toilet after a meal for 20 min ( that is the time you are most likely to have a BM). If you also have abdominal pain then you need further evaluation, please call one the HealthTap physicians

Question 9

which is more effective: mineral oil enema or a saline enema?

Accepted Answer

Enemas oil based/sal: Saline enemas loosen stool and stimulate bowel movement.If used frequently these can cause hypocalcemia and hyperphosptemia.It is effective in severly constipated with/ without stool retention.Mineral oil enemas are used in patients who are impacted with stools so hard and large causing obstruction, and is used as retention enema, if patient is able to retain overnite follwed by manual disimpaction.

Question 10

what is the difference between using a saline vs mineral oil enema?

Accepted Answer

Small difference: If the enema for cleansing the anal canal and the lower rectum both work well. If the purpose is to cure constipation, they work differently, the mineral oil helps the hard stool pass thruough the asus by librication, the saline enema tries to break the stool and liquidate it.

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How is a mineral oil enema different from a Fleet enema

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How is a mineral oil enema different from a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

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I used 1/2 bottle of premade fleet mineral oil enema. first time. it said to follow it with a regular saline fleet enema after, to help pass stool & clean out the oil. it's very oily! can i use a 2nd saline to clean the oil better just this one time?

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Is a mineral oil enema safe for kidney patients?

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I took imodium ad and i am very constipated. i have taken milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and tried a suppository. no luck. is a mineral oil enema safe to try ?

A member asked:

If i was to administer a mineral oil enema, how much should i use?

A member asked:

I have been constipated for two weeks. i've been to the doctor, taken rx meds,sepositories and a mineral oil enema which wont come out! help me please?

A member asked:

If im constipated from my norco 10 pain meds. would a mineral oil enema or a saline enema be more effective?

A member asked:

I took a mineral oil enema 30 mins ago and had no bowel movement...it says call your dr if this happens but i don't have a regular dr?

A member asked:

Which is more effective: mineral oil enema or a saline enema?

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What is the difference between using a saline vs mineral oil enema?

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