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Mineral oil
Mineral oil is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this
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A 18-year old female asked:
Does mineral oil cause spots?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is baby oil and mineral oil the same thing?
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A 42-year old asked:
Does mineral oil help you lose weight?
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A 33-year old asked:
How do I use mineral oil to start labour?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the treatment for mineral oil overdose?
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A 32-year old asked:
Please tell me if oils like mineral oil on skin are safe and if they can have any side effects?
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A member asked:
Hi, I was just wondering if it's safe to use olive or mineral oil as a lubricant and if so, which one would be best? Thank you
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A 17-year old female asked:
I stupidly took 5 sennoside tablets (25 mg each) and 3/4ths of a bottle of mineral oil. Will I be ok? Will I have bad darrhea?
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A 36-year old asked:
What happens if one accidentally swallows mineral oil?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Is it dangerous to use mineral oil as a lubricant for anal penetration? We do it bareback.
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A 29-year old asked:
How dangerous is for an adult to drink baby oil? Is baby oil the same as mineral oil for constipation?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it true that mineral oil is a petroleum based product and can it be used safely as a lubricant during coitus?
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A 46-year old asked:
Which is better for a colon clense? Mineral oil or saline?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Where can I buy mineral oil for hair and scalp? And what brand?
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A 22-year old asked:
Does Mineral Oil in skin care products cause acne?
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A 46-year old asked:
Which is more effective: mineral oil enema or a saline enema?
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A 49-year old asked:
What is the difference between using a saline vs mineral oil enema?
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A 45-year old asked:
I was wondering are mineral oil enema as effective at saline enemas?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does mineral oil cause bad eye sight?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is a Mineral oil enema safe for kidney patients?
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A 22-year old asked:
Does Mineral Oil in skin products and creams cause acne?
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A 22-year old asked:
Does ( light mineral oil ) in creams and lotions clog pores and cause acne?
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A 36-year old asked:
How is a mineral oil enema different from a Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have been having difficulty passing stools (straining) feel not fully emptied and very bloated , does mineral oil work ? safe ? Suggestions?
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A 44-year old male asked about a female:
My daugther is Constipated all the time and she eat green salat, beans, cereal in general any thing contains fiber inclusive she drink mineral oil?
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A 34-year old male asked:
I gave my 6 yr old daughter mineral oil 2 days ago for constipation. Now she has had dirreaha not constantly for a day. Is this part of the mineral oi?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it good to take mineral oil and miralax (polyethylene glycol) if you're constipated?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I took Imodium AD and I am very constipated. I have taken Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and tried a suppository. no luck. Is a mineral oil enema safe to try ?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Is oil olay good for kids?
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A 54-year old male asked:
Which oil is good for body masaj?
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