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Indications

BEERS REMS

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

GI: diarrhea, anal irritation, rectal seepage of mineral oil.

Resp: lipid pneumonia.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Drug-Food:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Fleet Oil, Milkinol

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: laxatives

Pharmacologic Classification: lubricant laxatives

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Minimally absorbed following oral administration.

Distribution: Distributes locally into the intestinal mucosa.

Metabolism/Excretion: Action is primarily local; unabsorbed mineral oil is passed with fecal mass.

Half-life: Not applicable.

Time/Action Profile

(laxation)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO6–8 hrunknownunknown
Rect2–15 minunknownunknown

Patient/Family Teaching