Mineral Oil in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Risk Factor: C
Class: Gastrointestinal agents / Laxatives/purgatives

Contents of this page:
Fetal Risk Summary
Breast Feeding Summary
References
Questions and Answers

Fetal Risk Summary

Mineral oil is an emollient laxative. The drug is generally considered nonabsorbable. Chronic use may lead to decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Breast Feeding Summary

No data are available.

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