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Mineral Oil (Laxative)

Kondremul

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Miscellaneous

Routes

PORectal

Indications

Constipation/Hairball managementConstipation/Substrate impaction

Mechanism of Action

Inert hydrocarbon that lubricates intestinal mucosa and fecal mass, reducing water absorption and facilitating passage. Not absorbed systemically.

Side effects & warnings

Do NOT administer by syringe into mouth (aspiration pneumonia risk). Tube feeding preferred for oral administration. Decreases fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Do not use chronically.

Species with Mineral Oil (Laxative) dosing data (2 dose rules)

Ball PythonCat (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 2 cited rules)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 2 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Cat (Domestic)PO2–5 ml/catq24h for 1-3 daysModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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