Drug Reference
Mineral Oil
Softeners, emollients
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Softeners, emollients
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AltalubeKondremul PlainLubrifresh P.M.Moisture Eyes PMRectiCare Advance CreamSoothe Mineral OilSoothe Night TimeStyeTears Naturale PM
Available as
1000 MG/ML5 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.14 MG/MG · Rectal Ointment0.5 ML/ML · Oral Suspension0.5 MG/MG · Topical Ointment50 MG/ML · Topical Cream1000 MG/ML · Oral Suspension0.2 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment140 MG/ML · Rectal Cream0.744 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.02 MG/MG · Topical Ointment598 MG/ML500 MG/ML · Oral Suspension1000 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.05 MG/MG · Topical Ointment45 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.15 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment0.319 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment0.415 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment0.425 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment0.12 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment999 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.03 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful
How to use / dosing
Directions adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before applying ointment. when first opening the tube, peel off the foil seal apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement intrarectal use: - remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum - thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover also apply ointment to external area regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external and/or intrarectal use only Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression. When using this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if bleeding occurs condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- DICLOFENAC SODIUM (DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1%) GEL [SPORTPHARM LLC]
- GEMBOOXT TOPICAL NUMBING CREAM (LIDOCAINE HCL) CREAM [GUANGDONG QUADRANT ECOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.]
- DRS. HYDROCORTISONE ALOE VERA (HYDROCORTISONE) CREAM [OL PHARMA TECH,LLC]
- ALOE UP SPF 50 COCO-MANGO MIST (AVOBENZONE 3.0%, HOMOSALATE 10.0%, OCTISALATE 5.0%) SPRAY [INSPEC SOLUTIONS]
- DRS. DIAPER RASH MAXIMUM STRENGTH (ZINC OXIDE) CREAM [OL PHARMA TECH, LLC DRS PHARMACY]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.