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Classifications ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: laxatives

Pharmacologic Classification: lubricant laxatives

Indications ⬆ ⬇

BEERS REMS

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Coats surface of stool and intestine with lubricant film to allow passage of stool through intestine.
  • Improves water retention of stool.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Softening of fecal mass and subsequent passage.

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

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:

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Fleet Oil, Milkinol

Pot. Nursing Diagnoses ⬆ ⬇

Code ⬆

NDC Code