Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Mupirocin Calcium Bp
Chemical Class
Aliphatic hydrocarbon
ATC Code
D06AX09, R01AX06
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Mupir?
Uses
Mineral oil is used to treat occasional constipation . The oral form is taken by mouth. The rectal form is used as an enema applied in th...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Aliphatic hydrocarbon
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Aliphatic hydrocarbon. .
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
15 to 45 ml — 24 hourly
2
Child · Frequency could be 8-12 hourly
25 to 10 ml — As recommended.
Safety Alerts
People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia ) should not use laxatives without a doctor's advice
You should not use mineral oil if you are allergic to it
Do not take oral mineral oil if: you have trouble swallowing
you are pregnant
or you are ill, debilitated, or bedridden
Important Warnings
Before using mineral oil tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, all medicines you use, and if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Mineral oil may cause serious side effects. Stop using mineral oil and call your doctor at once if you have: no bowel movement after userectal bleedingblood in your stoolsor severe and worsening stomach paincrampingor bloating. Common side effects of mineral oil may include: mild diarrheagasor stomach cramps. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect mineral oil
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 330.6
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 330.6 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 330.6
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