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Mineral oil

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Mineral oil is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Laxative

Side Effects

Common

Stomach cramps
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Anal itching
Cramping abdominal pain

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Can mineral oil be used for sex?

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Is mineral oil any good anymore for baby care?

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How long does mineral oil take to work? (tbsp since fri) no bm.

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Does mineral oil cause spots?

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Does mineral oil help you lose weight?

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How do I use mineral oil to start labour?

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

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

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What is the definition or description of: Mineral oil overdose?

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A 26-year old female asked:

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?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Does mineral oil have calories?

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Mineral oil for constipation, does it work?

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Can you use expired mineral oil for an enema ?

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What happens if one accidentally swallows mineral oil?

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Does mineral oil have calories since it is an oil? I've heard it doesn't...

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

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

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What is the treatment for mineral oil overdose?

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How long after ingesting mineral oil do you go into labor?

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

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Please suggest what foods can you mix into mineral oil to treat constipation?

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A male asked:

Can I use mineral oil for just basic anal masterbation lube? It's safe right?

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A 39-year old asked:

Mineral oil can be safely used as a lubricant during intercourse and usually does not affect fertility. True?

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A 17-year old female asked:

I took 5 sennosides and 3/4ths of a bottle of mineral oil to help my constipation. Will i be ok? I'm getting kind of scared

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Hi, I was just wondering if it's safe to use olive or mineral oil as a lubricant and if so, which one would be best? Thank you

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I took sennosides and then mineral oil an hour later and now i'm paranoid that it won't work. I have nkthing to worry about right?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Are there risks in taking fleet mineral oil enemas? i took one few hrs ago but tried going only a few mins later. Only liquid came out. can I again?

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

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Can you take a small amount of mineral oil for hiatal hernia?

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Where can I buy mineral oil for hair and scalp? And what brand?

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