Question 1

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 2

does mineral oil have calories?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but No: Since you cannot digest it, the approx 120 calories per Tablespoon do not add to your daily intake at all. Even if it did - this would play no role in your healthy weight reduction diet. Healthy moderate diets with adequate exercise are much more significant if weight loss is a concern. Best!

Question 3

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 4

can you use expired mineral oil for an enema ?

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

Question 5

what happens if one accidentally swallows mineral oil?

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The runs: A little bit of mo..Nothing.  A shot or two, the runs usually develop...An excellent laxative.

Question 6

does mineral oil have calories since it is an oil? i've heard it doesn't...

Accepted Answer

Oil: Oil is nine calories per gram.  The highest of foods. Think of olive oil, peanut oil, and the list of oils that are also foods go on and on….
Now if you are looking at this as a laxative then you may be right that it is not absorbed well. But oils are foods in many instances.

Question 7

is it correct that mineral oil is not absorbed and thus has not nutritional value?

Accepted Answer

Negative value: Not only does mineral oil have no nutritional value but it can interfere with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins (a, d, e and k). 
I do not recommend the use of mineral oil and, if ever used, should only be used on rare occasions.
See http://www.Nationalmssociety.Org/treating-ms/medications/mineral-oil.

Question 8

please suggest what food can you mix into mineral oil (the constipation treater) to make it taste better?

Accepted Answer

No need to mix: Anything but if you are using mineral oil i would take a dose independent of meals. If you are constipated go on a liquid diet until resolved. Don't add more roughage to a plugged system any more than you would continue to stuff garbage into your disposal if your sink was plugged up.

Question 9

can mineral oil be used for sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: ...But not with latex condoms.  Don't use oil-based lubricants with condoms.

Question 10

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.

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