About this item
Highlights
- Packaging may vary. Same trusted quality
- Mineral oil helps relieve constipation
- Flavorless liquid is easier to take
- Mixed with tocopherols for stabilization
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Active ingredients
Purpose
LUBRICANT LAXATIVEUses
FOR RELIEF OF OCCASIONAL CONSTIPATION (IRREGULARITY). GENERALLY PRODUCES BOWEL MOVEMENT IN 6 TO 8 HOURS.Other information
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT FROM SUNLIGHT.Inactive ingredients
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Q: I've read that you can use mineral oil on skin. Is there any reason you wouldn't be able to apply this to your skin?
A: Yes it is food grade
submitted bychaz - 9 months agoA: Hi Aaron - Thanks for reaching out! This Mineral Oil is specifically used as a lubricant laxative to help relieve occasional constipation. Have a wonderful day! - Shakita
submitted byShakita - 3 years agoTarget staff supportA: I have been tanning with this & mixed with Vitamin E oil for decades & my skin is soft & beautiful!
submitted byCocoView - 1 year agoA: Yes, this mineral oil is safe to use on a cutting board because it is ingestible.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months agoA: If this mineral oil is a lubricant laxative with a 0.01% tocopheral (or "vitamin E"), meant for ingesting, doesn't this then qualify as "food grade" & thus, CAN be safe to use as cutting board oil??
submitted byEBToy - 1 year ago
Q: Is this food grade mineral oil?
A: It's not "meant" doesn't mean it can't be used to safely to oil a wood cutting board. Tocopherals (0.01%) is nothing more than vitamin E. This isn't meat or mold or promotes bacteria growth, right?
submitted byEBToy - 1 year agoA: Yes, it is specified as USP grade on the label and is safe for ingestion so it's also safe to use on cutting boards or on the skin.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months agoA: Hello - We appreciate you reaching out to us. This mineral oil is intended for ingestion only, and is not meant to be used in the kitchen, for example to put on cutting boards.Thanks. - Marc
submitted byPetCaveBed - 2 years agoTarget staff support
Q: is this food grade mineral oil suitable for oiling cutting boards?
A: Yes, this is USP grade mineral oil so it's safe for direct contact with food including use on cutting boards. It is intended to be ingested.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months agoA: Hi Cathryn - Thanks for stopping by! This mineral oil is intended for digestive health, it is not meant to be used in the kitchen. I hope you find what you are looking for! - Katrina
submitted byKatrina - 4 years agoTarget staff support
Q: Can this mineral oil be used to clear wax in babies ears?
A: Hi Mama - Thanks for stopping by! This mineral oil is not intended to be used in ears, this is a laxative. I hope this helps! - Katrina
submitted byKatrina - 5 years agoTarget staff supportA: This is USP mineral oil so it's safe for contact with skin but discuss the best way to remove ear wax with your doctor.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months ago
Q: Can I use this to oil my wood cutting board?
A: Hi Cecilia - Thanks for stopping by! This mineral oil is intended for digestive health, it is not meant to be used in the kitchen. I hope you find what you are looking for! - Katrina
submitted byKatrina - 5 years agoTarget staff supportA: Yes, this is USP grade mineral oil so it's safe for contact with food or for ingestion.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months ago
Q: Are there any other ingredients besides mineral oil?
A: 0.01% Mixed Tocopherols (Added As A Stabilizer) according to the drug facts
submitted byMental Taco - 5 years agoA: Hi EAK - Thanks for browsing Target.com for your home essentials. This mineral oil contains 99.9% mineral oil and mixed tocopherols (added as a stabilizer). Have a good day! - Melissa
submitted byMelissa - 5 years agoTarget staff support
Q: is this food grade mineral oil
A: it it meant to be consumed, so i would think so.
submitted byemberg - 6 years agoA: Yes, the label states "USP" grade which is safe for contact with food or for ingestion.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months ago
Q: Does this cause diarrhea
A: Hello Tom - We appreciate your interest in this Mineral Oil. This mineral oil is manufactured and distributed according to the FDA monograph and consistent with their regulatory guidance. This is used FOR RELIEF OF OCCASIONAL CONSTIPATION (IRREGULARITY). GENERALLY PRODUCES BOWEL MOVEMENT IN 6 TO 8 HOURS. I hope that helps! – Joe
submitted bySamar - 2 months agoTarget staff support
Q: Is there anything on packaging that indicates the viscosity of mineral oil? I need some for a rain lamp, but it must have relatively heavy viscosity. Any idea how yours compares to others?
A: No, the label doesn't specify whether it is light or heavy mineral oil.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months ago
Q: So body Mineral Oil and this Mineral Oil Is totally different?
A: This food grade (USP) mineral oil is safe for contact with food and to ingest and to use on the body. "Body" mineral oil usually has fragrance added and that's the only real difference.
submitted byFrancesca - 6 months ago
