Question 1

what is the definition or description of: mineral oil overdose?

Accepted Answer

Mineral oil overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. Symptoms of O/D may include  abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002684.htm

Question 2

what is the treatment for mineral oil overdose?

Accepted Answer

See below: They will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:
•breathing support 
•fluids through a vein (by iv) 
•tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage).

Question 3

i think i overdosed on mineral oil; is it harmful?

Accepted Answer

See below:: Symptoms are due to mineral oil's laxative action and may include: abdominal pain; dehydration (from severe diarrhea);diarrhea;nausea & vomiting. How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery. Mineral oil is relatively nontoxic, and recovery is likely.

Question 4

does mineral oil cause spots?

Accepted Answer

Sure does.: I have spots on my jeans from oil spilled long ago.  However, mineral oil does not cause spots on your skin.

Question 5

does mineral oil help you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Mineral oil: No it does not, it is an non absorbed oil and may cause loose bowels or diarhea.

Question 6

how do i use mineral oil to start labour?

Accepted Answer

Do not use it: Check with you obstetrician what to do rathe taking medication that might affect you or the baby adversly.

Question 7

long term use of mineral oil, what are the health risks?

Accepted Answer

For constipation?: may have little effect. If you are constipated for long time, may want to try other medications and eat more fruits and vegetables

Question 8

hi guys, i'm well aware mineral oil is not recommended to ingest. i just want 2 know if min oil 4 vehicles is the same as food grade m-oil? eg edible?

Accepted Answer

No, not the same: Food grade mineral oil and mineral oil for vehicles are defiantly NOT THE SAME.  Mineral oil for vehicles can have a high level of contaminates that will make you very sick if ingested and should NEVER be consumed.

Question 9

mineral oil for constipation, does it work?

Accepted Answer

Yes it works: But may take several doses over several days to resolve. Stay on liquids during the time until the constipation is resolved. It is not meant nor good to be taken every day for long periods of time. Better to treat the cause of the constipation and hence prevent it than to have to treat the constipation after it develops.

Question 10

can you use expired mineral oil for an enema ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can use it up to a year.

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