Laxative
PREGNANCY RECOMMENDATION: Compatible
BREASTFEEDING RECOMMENDATION: Compatible
PREGNANCY SUMMARY
Mineral oil is an emollient laxative. The drug is generally considered nonabsorbable. Chronic use may lead to decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
BREASTFEEDING SUMMARY
No reports describing the use of mineral oil during lactation have been located. The product probably is harmless, but chronic use may cause deficiencies of fat-soluble vitamins in the mother.