• U.S. Brand Names: Fleet® Mineral Oil Enema [OTC];Kondremul® [OTC]
• Mexican Brand Names: Fleet enema para Adulto
• Pharmacologic Category: Laxative, Lubricant

• This medicine is used to treat constipation.
• Mineral oil lubricates the intestinal tract.
• It softens the stool.

How to take

• All forms:
• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
• Oral:
• Take this medicine at bedtime. Do not lie down while taking this medicine.
• Take this medicine on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
• Kondremul: Shake well before use.
• Rectal:
• Use enema rectally.
• Follow directions given by healthcare provider or read the package insert.

Missed Dose

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

Storage

• Store at room temperature.

Warnings

• This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to mineral oil or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Appendicitis, colostomy, diverticulitis, ileostomy, or ulcerative colitis.
• Do not take the oral medicine if you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

Precautions

• This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.
• If you have trouble swallowing, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you are unable to stand or sit up, talk with healthcare provider.
• Do not use this medicine for longer than 1 week unless directed by healthcare provider.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

Side Effects

• Belly pain.
• Diarrhea.
• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

Monitoring

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Severe belly pain.
• Severe nausea or vomiting.
• Severe constipation.
• Severe diarrhea.
• Bleeding from rectum or rectal pain.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• In Canada return any unused drugs back to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th for more facts about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

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