my GI doc put me on high doses of mineral oil to "clean my colon" out. (i'm IBS C.) i do believe it is a laxative but i do know it is supposed to lubricate the inside of the colon to help the stuff move out. my doc told me it should be taken on an empty stomach 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal so it does not interfere with food absorption and also should be taken at least 2 hours before laying down for bed. i hope this helps a little. my doc also recommended a brand mineral oil called kondrumel (spelling may be a little off! ) it took me a while to find it--i had to call several drug stores, so you (or your sister 'n law) may have to do a little hunting. i haven't tried it yet, but it's supposed to taste better than mineral oil and the back of the bottle says you can even mix it in hot cocca, so it may be a better choice for a 6 year old. good luck!!
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Re: Mineral oil
) it took me a while to find it--i had to call several drug stores, so you (or your sister 'n law) may have to do a little hunting. i haven't tried it yet, but it's supposed to taste better than mineral oil and the back of the bottle says you can even mix it in hot cocca, so it may be a better choice for a 6 year old. good luck!!
