Applies to mineral oil: oral oil or suspension, rectal oil.

Side effects include:

Rectal seepage, anal irritation, pruritus ani, rectal reflex impairment, infection/impaired healing of anorectal lesions.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to mineral oil: oral emulsion, oral liquid, oral suspension, rectal enema.

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Anal leakage, inflammation, irritation, lump formation^[Ref]

Anal leakage and irritation may result from prolonged use of oral formulations.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Lung congestion could result from accidental aspiration of oral formulations.^[Ref]

Frequency not reported: Lung congestion^[Ref]